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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nima H. Najafabadi, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, plays with an Afghan child on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2021. Najafabadi, originally from Shiraz, Iran, came to the United States when he was 8 years old. Now, he is grateful for the opportunity to help families who are in a similar position that he was in 20 years ago. 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 Sgt. Corey Mathews)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nima H. Najafabadi, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, plays with an Afghan child on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2021. Najafabadi, originally from Shiraz, Iran, came to the United States when he was 8 years old. Now, he is grateful for the opportunity to help families who are in a similar position that he was in 20 years ago. 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 Sgt. Corey Mathews)

Photo by Cpl. Corey Mathews

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nima H. Najafabadi, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, speaks with an Afghan individual on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2021. Najafabadi, originally from Shiraz, Iran, came to the United States when he was 8 years old. Now, he is grateful for the opportunity to help families who are in a similar position that he was in 20 years ago. 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 Sgt. Corey Mathews)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nima H. Najafabadi, a machine gunner with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, speaks with an Afghan individual on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 13, 2021. Najafabadi, originally from Shiraz, Iran, came to the United States when he was 8 years old. Now, he is grateful for the opportunity to help families who are in a similar position that he was in 20 years ago. 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 Sgt. Corey Mathews)

Photo by Cpl. Corey Mathews

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Jurney, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (left), walks with Col. Dennis Sampson (center) and Sgt. Maj. James Horr (right), the commanding officer and Sergeant Major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, respectively, on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 16, 2021.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. William Jurney, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force (left), walks with Col. Dennis Sampson (center) and Sgt. Maj. James Horr (right), the commanding officer and Sergeant Major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, respectively, on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 16, 2021.

Photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Ramirez, a combat videographer with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, interacts with Afghan children on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2021. Ramirez was recognized as the motivator of the week for his success in producing unique and compelling visual products, highlighting events and stories occurring at Task Force Pickett. He was instrumental in creating a welcome aboard video in Dari and Pushto, communicating critical information about the immigration process to thousands of Afghan individuals at Fort Pickett. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” said Ramirez. “It is pretty amazing being able to gain a multitude of different experiences just by doing my job. Being able to capture moments during Operation Allies Welcome is an honor. It allows me to help tell the story of an operation that is history in the making. An experience like this is why I joined the Marine Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Corey Mathews)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Ramirez, a combat videographer with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, interacts with Afghan children on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2021. Ramirez was recognized as the motivator of the week for his success in producing unique and compelling visual products, highlighting events and stories occurring at Task Force Pickett. He was instrumental in creating a welcome aboard video in Dari and Pushto, communicating critical information about the immigration process to thousands of Afghan individuals at Fort Pickett. “A picture is worth a thousand words,” said Ramirez. “It is pretty amazing being able to gain a multitude of different experiences just by doing my job. Being able to capture moments during Operation Allies Welcome is an honor. It allows me to help tell the story of an operation that is history in the making. An experience like this is why I joined the Marine Corps." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Corey Mathews)

Photo by Sgt. Corey Mathews

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wendy Cifuentes, an administration specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, plays with an Afghan child during a celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2021. The United Nations established the International Day of the Girl Child to address the challenges girls face, promote girl empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. 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 Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wendy Cifuentes, an administration specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, plays with an Afghan child during a celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on Fort Pickett, Virginia, Oct. 11, 2021. The United Nations established the International Day of the Girl Child to address the challenges girls face, promote girl empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. 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 Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Zephir

Marine Corps Capt. Amir Golshani and Capt. Aaron Sarwar welcome Afghans to the United States at the Philadelphia International Airport, Oct. 7, 2021. The Afghans were part of a group traveling to Fort Pickett, Va., to begin their resettlement process.

Marine Corps Capt. Amir Golshani and Capt. Aaron Sarwar welcome Afghans to the United States at the Philadelphia International Airport, Oct. 7, 2021. The Afghans were part of a group traveling to Fort Pickett, Va., to begin their resettlement process.

Photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Corey A. Mathews

Sergeant Major Bio Photo

Sergeant Major Bio Photo

Photo by MCI-E

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, writes the weight of a quadcon during a gear inspection at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, writes the weight of a quadcon during a gear inspection at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a scale under a quadcon at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl.

Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, places a scale under a quadcon at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers use multiple scales to properly weigh quadcons to meet weight requirements from either sealift or airlift. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. “If I don’t do my job correctly, gear won’t get shipped out in a timely manner, and if anything is late, things get left behind,” said Bement. “If gear is left behind, Marines won’t be prepared.” Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. “If I don’t do my job correctly, gear won’t get shipped out in a timely manner, and if anything is late, things get left behind,” said Bement. “If gear is left behind, Marines won’t be prepared.” Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, ground guides a forklift at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthonette Bement, an embarkation specialist with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, uses hand-and-arm signals to assist in moving quadcons at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 2020. Embarkers have a vital role during deployments. They are responsible for ensuring gear, vehicles, and other mission-essential equipment abide by applicable local and international shipping rules and ultimately reach their destination successfully. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

Photo by Cpl. Armando Elizalde

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Lance Cpl. Branden Irby, motor vehicle operator, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs a target during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Lance Cpl. Branden Irby, motor vehicle operator, assigned to Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs a target during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Cpl. Trenton Uplinger, automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a speed reload during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Cpl. Trenton Uplinger, automotive maintenance technician, assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a speed reload during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols from the seven-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1027 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols from the seven-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Marines assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2/8, and Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M9 pistols during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200703-M-MV109-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Staff Sgt. DeRon Hogans, career planner, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M9 pistol from the 15-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

200703-M-MV109-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 3, 2020) Staff Sgt. DeRon Hogans, career planner, assigned to Headquarters and Service Company, Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M9 pistol from the 15-yard line during a live-fire training range aboard the amphibious transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) July 3, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Patricia A. Morris/Released)

Photo by SSgt Patricia Morris

200702-M-CB805-1026 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unpack supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) July 2, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

200702-M-CB805-1026 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) Marines assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unpack supplies during a vertical replenishment-at-sea aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) July 2, 2020. 26th MEU is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

200702-M-CB805-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea July 2, 2020. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

200702-M-CB805-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits alongside the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during a vertical replenishment-at-sea July 2, 2020. 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo D. Morrison/Released)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo Morrison

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit