Marines


Operation Allies Welcome

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Fort Pickett, Va.

ABOUT 

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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The 3rd Reconnaissance Company Marines fast-rope out of a CH-46 and provide cover during a tactical insertion exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 20, 2011. The fast-roping exercise was one of many training exercises taking place during Operation Javelin Thrust 2011.

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Photo by: Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers |  VIRIN: 110720-M-9999F-284.jpg