At military bases across the country, Afghan refugee children are playing with the troops as their families settle into their new lives.
At Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, the Department of Defense, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for a few thousand Afghan evacuees.
Afghan child salutes during U.S. national anthem
An Afghan child comes to attention and salutes during the American national anthem Sept. 14, 2021, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The child followed suit after seeing Airmen do the same. 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.
Life In Liberty Village [Image 1 of 3]
An Afghan child plays with a ball at Liberty Village, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 7, 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 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. Army by Spc. James Liker)
Life In Liberty Village [Image 2 of 3]
An Afghan child takes a photo with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. J.D. Strong's camera at Liberty Village, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 7, 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 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. Army by Spc. James Liker)
Life In Liberty Village [Image 3 of 3]
A group of Afghan children head to play soccer at Liberty Village, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 7, 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 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. Army by Spc. James Liker)
Task Force – Holloman Airmen entertain Afghan children
An Airman attached to Task Force-Holloman plays with an Afghan evacuee at Aman Omid Village on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 5, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and 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 evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan.
(U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Anthony Sanchez)
Task Force – Holloman entertains Afghan children [Image 3 of 3]
An Airman from Task Force-Holloman plays with an Afghan evacuee at the Afghan personnel camp 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 State and 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 evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
Task Force - Holloman entertains Afghan children [Image 1 of 2]
An Airman from Task Force-Holloman plays with Afghan evacuee child at Aman Omid Village on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 3, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and 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 evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Daniel Rubio)
Task Force – Holloman entertains Afghan children [Image 2 of 3]
An Airman from Task Force-Holloman plays soccer with an Afghan evacuee at the Afghan personnel camp on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 1, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and 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 evacuees essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Boyton)
