Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling

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Hundreds of sailors evacuated from NSA Bahrain in the Middle East after Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Evacuees arrived in Norfolk, Virginia with minimal possessions, prompting community groups to provide supplies like toiletries and meals.
Navy and support organizations offered crisis counseling, financial aid, and relocation assistance, including $1 million distributed to about 2,000 families.
Challenges included pet evacuations, reimbursement delays for expenses, and uncertainty about returning to bases or handling left-behind belongings.

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