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Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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GUIUAN, Republic of the 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 effort 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 Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 Aviation Operations Load onto an MV-22 Osprey to depart Guiuan. 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 Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released)

Supporting Flight Operations Apr 13, 2023

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Philippine Air Force, U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, and Swedish Air Force continue flight operationsin order to support victims of typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in Tacloban, Philippines, by transporting evacuees, food, water, and other supplies. Military service members continue operations in support of Operation Damayan. 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)

Tactical Water Purification System Apr 13, 2023

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U.S. Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 4 (CLB-4), III Marine Expeditionary Brigade withdraw the Tactical Water Purification System (TWPS) from McArthur Point, Tacloban, Philippines. Local civilians now have access to purified water and will continue using water sources given to them byArmed Forces Philippines and civilian aid departments. 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

Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Six (NEPMU 6) conduct an environmental health assessement for U.S. personnel working in Guiuan as part of Operation Damayan, Nov. 23. The mission of NEPMU 6 is to maximize the mission readiness of operational forces in the Pacific theater by providing specialized public health services that enhance force health protection. Also available in high definition.

The Transition Apr 13, 2023

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Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the deputy commander of the 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (III MEB) transitions support from U.S. service members to Armed Force of the Philippines, Colonel Emmanuel and Captain Roy V. Trinidad of the Armed Forces Philippines. The transition took place in support of Operation Damayan to provide humanitarian relief to the victims of 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

C-17 Load Apr 13, 2023

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MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 24, 2013) - Airmen from the 249th Airlift Squadron of the Air National Guard work with airment from the Philippine Air Force's 355th Aviation Engineer Wing to load heavy equipment onto a C-17A "Globemaster III" at Villamore Air Base. The 355th is traveling to Tacloban to help with reconstruction efforts. The Philippine government is closely coordinating ongoing efforts including search and rescue, supply drops and personnel airlifts, with military and civilian organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brett Cote/Released). Also available in High Definition.

Pilots with VMGR 152 provide necessary support. Apr 13, 2023

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Pilots from VMGR-152 support Operation Damayan by providing cargo transportation. VMGR-152 makes daily flights, transporting supplies as necessary.

Transitioning Apr 13, 2023

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The process of transitioning from relief aid to recovery efforts after Typhoon Haiyan starts in the Philippines. Lance Corporal Eric Waddell takes us to Tacloban. Includes sound bites from Brig Gen. Paul Kennedy, Commanding General, 3rd MEB and Capt. Roy Trinidad, Philippine Navy Seals. Also available in high definition.

Operation Damayan, Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda Apr 13, 2023

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TACLOBAN, Republic of the Philippines (Nov. 24, 2013) - Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Six (NEPMU 6) conduct an environmental health assessment for U.S. personnel working in Tacloban as part of Operation Damayan, Nov. 24. The mission of NEPMU 6 is to maximize the mission readiness of operational forces in the Pacific theater by providing specialized public health services that enhance forth health protection. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Young/Released)

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