Allies Welcome Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rachael Scott interacts with an Afghan child during Operation Allies Welcome at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 1, 2021. The Defense Department, through Northern Command and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening and general support for up to 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. SHARE: Download: Full Size (1.55 MB) Tags: marine corps, afghanistan, afghanistan evacuation, allies welcome, humantarian, oaw Credit: Tia Dufour, Marine Corps VIRIN: 210901-M-KS211-0536.JPG Photo Gallery