Aircraft Operations and Logistics

Scenes of military aircraft on airfields engaged in loading and unloading operations, showcasing transport missions and readiness for various engagements.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, boards an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1), at Fort Pickett, Virginia, on Jan. 27, 2022. Gen. Berger visited Fort Pickett to tour the facilities, meet with service members supporting the Task Force, 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. David Intriago)
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, boards an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1), at Fort Pickett, Virginia, on Jan. 27, 2022. Gen. Berger visited Fort Pickett to tour the facilities, meet with service members supporting the Task Force, 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. David Intriago)