U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) unload equipment on
Fort Pickett, Virginia, Sept. 12, 2021. U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 26th Marine
Expeditionary Unit (MEU) land on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Sept. 12, 2021. The MEU command
element and other supporting units from 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2d Marine Division will be
providing support to Operation Allies Welcome. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Corey A. Mathews)
Date Taken: | 09.12.2021 |
Date Posted: | 09.13.2021 12:56 |
Photo ID: | 6833058 |
VIRIN: | 210912-M-CM018-1241 |
Resolution: | 2832x4240 |
Size: | 8.19 MB |
Location: | FORT PICKETT, VIRGINIA, US |
Web Views: | 57 |
Downloads: | 11 |
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