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A U.S. Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules taxis after landing in support of Department of State-led Operation Allies Welcome, Aug. 31, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 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 up to 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. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Sparks)

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An Airman assigned to Task Force - Holloman prepares to unload luggage in support of Operation Allies Welcome, Aug. 31, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 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 up to 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. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Airmen assigned to Task Force - Holloman prepare an in-processing line in support of Operation Allies Welcome, Aug. 31, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 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 up to 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. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Airmen attached to Task Force-Holloman aid Afghan personnel settle on Aug. 31, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 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 up to 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. Army photo by Pfc. Anthony X. Sanchez, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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Airmen attached to Task Force-Holloman prepare to receive Afghan personnel on Aug. 31, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 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 up to 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. Army Photo by Pfc. Anthony X. Sanchez, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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Airmen attached to Task Force-Holloman prepare to receive Afghan personnel on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 31, 2021. 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 up to 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. Army photo by Pfc. Anthony X. Sanchez, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Task Force-Holloman welcomes first Afghan personnel

Published Sept. 2, 2021
By 49th Wing Public Affairs and Task Force-Holloman Public Affairs
49th Wing Public Affairs and Task Force-Holloman Public Affairs

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --