INDIANAPOLIS — Camp Atterbury will temporarily house Afghan evacuees in support of Operation Allies Refuge, the Indiana National Guard confirmed Tuesday.
“As Hoosiers, we are proud to do our part and provide a temporary home for Afghan evacuees who have supported this nation,” Gov. Eric J. Holcomb said. “Our federal partners are taking necessary and appropriate steps to establish that there is a smooth process to allow these men, women, and children to quickly find their permanent home across the United States. I have faith in the Indiana National Guard’s ability to support this federal mission.”
Task Force Atterbury, made up of active-duty and National Guard service members, will provide housing, medical aid, logistics, and transportation when the Afghans arrive. A timeframe for their arrival has not been announced.
Rep. Greg Pence said Tuesday on Twitter that approximately 5,000 evacuees are expected at Camp Atterbury.
Camp Atterbury joins Fort Pickett, Marine Corps Base Quantico and Fort Lee in Virginia Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort McCoy, Wis.; Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.; and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in N.J. to provide temporary housing and support for up to 50,000 Afghans.
