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

 

PHOTO GALLERY
Reserve shooters hone marksmanship skills
Reserve Marines begin their preparation time while on the rifle range as a part of their Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course training at the Weapon’s Training Battalion on Oct. 8. At the completion of the course the Marines will have the title of “range coach.”