U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr., (Left), commander, United States Army North speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson, (Center), commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Richard Harrison, outgoing commanding general, Task Force Pickett, during a tour of an Afghan village on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Dec. 7, 2021. Evans met with key leaders of Task Force Pickett to tour the base and discuss future plans for 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 Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)
Date Taken: | 12.07.2021 |
Date Posted: | 12.07.2021 16:31 |
Photo ID: | 6968892 |
VIRIN: | 211207-M-EM580-1136 |
Resolution: | 4008x2672 |
Size: | 6.7 MB |
Location: | FORT PICKETT, VIRGINIA, US |
Web Views: | 338 |
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