Showing posts with label PHILIPPINES AID. Show all posts
Showing posts with label PHILIPPINES AID. Show all posts

Sunday, November 10, 2013

U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OFFERS SUPPORT TO PHILIPPINES AFTER TYPHOON HAIYAN

U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT 
Department of Defense Support to the Government of the Philippines

At the request of the government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S. Pacific Command to support U.S. government humanitarian relief operations in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

The initial focus includes surface maritime search and rescue (SAR), medium-heavy helicopter lift support, airborne maritime SAR, fixed-wing lift support and logistics enablers.

In coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. ambassador in Manila, the Department of Defense will continue to monitor the effects of Typhoon Haiyan and stands ready to help our ally recover from the storm.

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