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| The Turkish Red Crescent Society welcomed the evacuees upon arrival in Mersin. | Staff from the US Mission in Turkey and volunteers from the Turkish Red Crescent Society prepare for the arrival
of the evacuees | Sailors from the USS Trenton watch
over the luggage on the dock. |
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The USS Trenton at the port of Mersin, Turkey. | Turkish Immigration officials quickly processed the new arrivals. | Disembarking from the USS Trenton at Mersin. |
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Staff from the US Mission in Turkey wait to greet the travelers. | US Mission staff wore orange “USA” vests for easy identification. | Coming off the USS Trenton at Mersin. |
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There were many families with small children among those leaving Lebanon. | Turkish Immigration officers help to speed the process. | A member of the US team brushes up on his communication skills. |
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Food and water was distributed to those arriving in Mersin. | Airmen at Incirlik Airbase pay special attention to the children. | A play and rest area for children at Incirlik. |
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| | Deputy Chief of Mission Nancy McEldowney (center) assists evacuees dockside in Mersin. | |
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