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Tactical Water Purification System Apr 13, 2023

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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB-4), III Marine Expeditionary Brigade (III MEB), use a Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS) to purify water in order to aid and support evacuees of Tacloban. The TWPS supported Operation Damayan to aid civilians affected by Typhoon Haiyan. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintain significant capability forward deployed throughout the Asia-Pacific ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Forward deployed forces are fully capable to rapidly deploy to such disasters like Typhoon Haiyan. (Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Armand J. Thompson-Powell/ Released) Also available in high definition

Operation Damayan Forward Arming and Refueling point at Guiuan Airbase, Philippines Apr 13, 2023

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U.S. Marines conduct Forward Arming and Refueling Point operations Nov. 21 at Guiuan Airfield, Republic of the Philippines, during Operation Damayan. The Marines supporting the Typhoon Haiyan relief effort are with III Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505. SME's are LCpl. Jose L. Valencia and Sgt. Phillip D. Rial. Both are bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition

Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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Philippine officers from Police Regional Office 2 Contingent (Task Group Guiuan) help U.S. Soldiers from Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines break down their camp as the Soldier's mission comes to a close. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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GUIUAN, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 22, 2013) - U.S. Marines from VMGR 352 transport Philippine Marine Battalion Landing Teal 11 (MBLT 11) to Guiuan Province where MLBT 11 is taking over security duties at the Philippine airstrip there. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

Philippine Air Force Support Osprey During Operation Damayan Apr 13, 2023

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Philippine Air Force Support Osprey during Operation Damayan. B-Roll package. Philippine Air Force members provide landing support to MV-22B Ospreys at Villamor Air Base during Operation Damayan, Nov. 21. The U.S. Marine Ospreys are part of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (VMM-262), currently assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, in support of Joint Task Force 505. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joseph Digirolamo. Also available in High Definition.

Government Aid Apr 13, 2023

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The Department of Social Welfare and Distribution (DSWD) and Philippine Marines support localcivilians in Tacloban, Republic of the Philippines, by giving them food, clothes, water, and any basic materials they need. The DSWD and Philippine Marines continue to assist local civilians by personally going through the city of Tacloban handing out necessities. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintain significant capability forward deployed throughout the Asia-Pacific ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Forward deployed forces are fully capable to rapidly deploy to such disasters like typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda (Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Armand J. Thompson-Powell/ Released) Also available in high definition

Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations Breaks Down Camp Apr 13, 2023

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Guiuan, Philippines (Nov. 22, 2013) U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations break down camp and prepare to depart. 172 has been in Guiuan helping the Philippine government turn the airstrip into a hub for landings, supply off-loads, and aircraft refueling. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Brett Cole/Released) Also available in High Definition.

Mechanics with VMM-262/265 maintain Ospreys during Operation Damayan Apr 13, 2023

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Marines suppor VMM 262 and 265 by maintaining MV-22B Ospreys during Operation Damayan. This support has kept the aircraft flying every day to support the PhilippineGovernment in providing aid in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan.

Operation Damayan, JSOTF-P Transitions out of Ormoc Apr 13, 2023

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U.S. Air Force and Army service members with Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines (JSOTF-P) prepare to transition support of the city of Ormoc over to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian military on 22 November 2013. The Department of Defense maintains significant capability forward deployed throughout the Asia-Pacific region ready to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Forward deployed forces are fully capable to rapidly deploy to such disasters like Typhoon Haiyan. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sgt. John C. Lamb).

Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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U.S. Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations break down camp and prepare to depart. 172 has been in Guiuan helping the Philippine government turn the airstrip into a hub for landings, supply off-loads, and aircraft refueling. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing relief efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. Includes sound bites from Lance Cpl. Jose Luis Valencia, Bulk Fuel Specialist, 172 FARP; Lance Cpl. Colby Heavner, Bulk Fuel Specialist, 172 FARP; and Capt. Akeem Adelagun, Civil Afffairs Officer, Senior Marine on deck at Guiuan Airfield. Also available in high definition. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

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