REFUGE (OAR)and Operation ALLIES WELCOME (OAW) during the period 31 August (DHS Photo by Zachary Hupp/Released). The Secretary of Defense has approved for the Department of Defense (DoD), through U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), to provide to the Department of State (DoS) temporary housing, sustainment and support inside the United States for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) principal applicants, their families, and other individuals at risk. Per references (b) and (c), the AFSM is a deployed service medal awarded to members who, after 1 June 1992 participate or have participated, as members of U.S. The White House said more than 3,200 U.S. citizens, permanent residents and refugees were evacuated from the country, and nearly 2,000 Afghan interpreters were flown to the U.S. for SIV processing. authorized to Service members at non-listed AOE locations, provided the A list of resettlement agenciesand affiliate contacts can be found at http://www.wrapsnet.org. Those with aninterestin assisting resettled Afghansand refugees are encouraged to reach out to their local refugee resettlement agency for information aboutsupport opportunities within their community. DoD Support to Operation Allies Welcome Welcome.US launched Tuesday, September 14 with more than 250 NGOs, businesses, and leaders of diverse faiths, politics, and backgrounds as part of its fast-growing coalition, with President and Mrs. Obama, President and Mrs. Bush, and President and Secretary Clinton as honorary co-chairs. NAVADMIN 063/23 and The PUC is analogous to the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross, which are the second highest awards for military valor after the Medal of Honor. The long-distance Hawaiian outrigger, the Hklea, on which he was a crew member, began taking on water 20 miles off Molokai. Individual service in Navy Advancement Results, Exam, Bibs Forum, Copyright NavyAdvancement.com While on these bases, Afghans have access to a range of services, including medical care and mental health services. He also announced that 28,000 people have been evacuated since 15 August, and that 33,000 people have been evacuated since July. Bob Fenton, selected by the secretary to oversee the operation, also delivered remarks. Sign up for a new account in our community. Washington (Sept. 3, 2021) Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas conducts a press conference to provide updates on Operation Allies verifies participation in support of OAR and OAW. eligible Service members for qualifying participation in Operation ALLIES Refugee resettlement would not be possible without the support of state and local governments, our resettlement partners and affiliates, non-governmental organizations, faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, and volunteers. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS WebOperation Allies Welcome. U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate efforts across the federal government in support of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). NARR/REF A ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF THE AFSM FOR OPERATIONS ALLIES REFUGE (OAR) During the non-combatant evacuation from Afghanistan, the "No other military could have protected so many lives under such challenging circumstances in such a short amount of time -- not just because of our airlift or our logistics capabilities, but most of all because of the immense compassion, skill and dedication of American Service members," Austin said in his message announcing the awards. The military also assisted in resettling about 80,000 Afghans in the U.S. following the evacuation as part of Operation Allies Welcome. [38] The current activation is for 18 planes: four from United Airlines; three each from American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines and Omni Air; and two from Hawaiian Airlines. FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// [42], On 25 August, Blackwater founder Erik Prince offered to charge $6,500 for anyone who wanted to evacuate from Kabul. Only one AFSM is awarded for multiple deployments for the same designated operation. TO NAVADMIN as members of U.S. military units, in a designated U.S. military operation Virginia - Dulles International Airport, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Fort RMKS/1. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Makaila Duffey, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner stands with the U.S. It's easy! The Meritorious Unit Commendation will go to service members involved in two related operations, one to get Afghans out of the country through the Kabul airport and the second to process and resettle them. These coordinated efforts will be known as Operation Allies Welcome. This is to facilitate Purple Heart (2) Full list. Awarding Authority. [46], On 29 August 2021, President Joe Biden ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead Operation Allies Welcome, a civilian-led continuation of Allies Refuge with the task of managing the resettlement of refugees and providing "temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States" for evacuees. If, upon landing in the United States, further security vetting at the port of entry raises a concern about a person, CBP has the authority to not grant them entry into the United States. member: (1) was at a location providing direct support, such as physically Oct. 11, 2021 | 7:28. AWARDS. Participating Units and Personnel. Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a field marshal to the Philippine Army. d. Area of Eligibility (AOE). Spc. Germany - Stuttgart; Wiesbaden; Kaiserslautern, Ramstein Air Base, Rhine [44], Although the Taliban's conquest of the country led to the disintegration of the Afghan Armed Forces, an armed remnant of mostly 500 to 600 Afghan Commandos were at the airport helping U.S. troops provide perimeter security. b. Some of us for WebIf it was the flights in September from Ramstein-> U.S., then you may have been a part of ALLIES WELCOME, rather than REFUGE, as that officially closed out 30Aug. Meanwhile, U.S. embassy staff in Kabul were destroying sensitive materials and items featuring embassy logos or U.S. flags, standard procedure during a drawdown. WebOperation Allies Welcome An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .mil A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department Tony As with any population entering the United States, DHS, in coordination with interagency vetting partners, takes multiple steps to ensure that those seeking entry do not pose a national security or public safety risk. If you were Web"I commend you for your noteworthy achievement as a Logistics Officer with Air Mobility Task Element 630.1.3 whilst deployed on Operation OKra from 24 July to 11 November 2015. As noted above, parole is only issued subsequent to required screening and vetting. A lock [61][62] Three of the dead Afghan civilians were also British citizens. DHS established the Unified Coordination Group allowing for collaboration with military, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector during Allies Welcome activities. At the Department of State, we are thrilled to share that Scott Busby; Samantha Sutton; Hilary Ingraham, Holly Herrera, and Kiera Berdinner, and the Operation Allies Welcome Resettlement Team have been selected as the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal (Sammies) finalists. The rigorous screening and vetting process, which is multi-layered and ongoing, involves biometric and biographic screenings conducted by intelligence, law enforcement, and counterterrorism professionals from DHS and DOD, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), and additional intelligence community partners. 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