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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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2nd Lt. Lindsay Thorstenson cuts the Marine Corps birthday cake with the traditional Mameluke sword while Brenlie Wilson, a former sergeant and the youngest present member of the Molly Marine Chapter LA-1 waits to receive the piece of cake and pass it on to the oldest Marine present. (Photo by Pfc. Jessica DeRose)

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