Operation Allies Welcome

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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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, nicknamed the “Red Dogs,” provides simulated close air support to Marine Special Operations Command at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Marines in a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter and an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter circled overhead, surveying MARSOC’s area of operations for any possible threats. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

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Photo by: Cpl. Nana Dannsaappiah | VIRIN: 121017-M-OS573-087.JPG

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