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Tech. Sgt. Alonzo Marquez, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of pavements and construction equipment, smooths gravel at a future housing site for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 26, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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A 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman drops gravel at a future housing site for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 26, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. TThe 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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A 49th Civil Engineer Squadron airman drops gravel at a future housing site for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 26, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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(From left to right) Tech. Sgt. Izaak Cary, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of drafting and surveying, and Airman 1st Class Wozzen Zewdie, 49th CES engineering specialist, map trees at a future housing site for Task Force-Holloman personnel site Aug. 26, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Senior Airman Tyler Amrol, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment journeyman, starts a paver engine at future housing site for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 26, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Airman 1st Class Rudy Villasenor, left, and Airman 1st Class Jeremy Price, 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron journeymen, hammer in spikes to hold down the floor structure of a housing tent in support of Operation Allies Welcome, August 27, 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. Timothy Young)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brady Timme, 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron electrical power production member, sets up a generator to power housing tents in support of Operation Allies Welcome, August 28, 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. Timothy Young)

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Airmen with the 635th Material Maintenance Squadron, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the 49th Wing set up the foundation of a housing tent as part of Task Force-Holloman, Aug. 27, 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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49th Force Support Squadron personnel and volunteers unload cots for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 27, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Tech. Sgt. Whitney O’Neill, 49th Force Support Squadron Fitness Center noncommissioned officer in charge, counts cots for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 27, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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49th Force Support Squadron personnel and volunteers unpack and set up cots for Task Force-Holloman personnel Aug. 27, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Senior Airman Kaela Prude, 49th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, hangs a sign for COVID-19 mitigation efforts during Task Force-Holloman preparations Aug. 27, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Col. Ryan Keeney, 49th Wing commander, welcomes Task Force Holloman personnel Aug. 27, 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 Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Temple, 49th Wing command chief, welcomes Task Force Holloman personnel Aug. 27, 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. (Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Brig. Gen. Daniel E. Gabrielli, Task Force-Holloman commander, welcomes TF-H personnel Aug. 27, 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. (Tech. Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

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Holloman prepares for Task Force-Holloman arrival

Published Sept. 2, 2021
By 49th Wing Public Affairs
49th Wing Public Affairs

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