Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

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The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan

 

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Gunnery Sgt. William Kevin Walker, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Pistol Shooting Team, shoots his pistol at eight-inch steel targets during a three gun competition in Park City, Ky., April 29, 2011. The Gulfport, Miss., native primarily trains Marine Forces Reserve combat marksmanship trainers at a two week course at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., every October. He and other members of the pistol team participate in various shooting events in order to learn about different aspects of shooting and take the knowledge back to students.

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