11/29/2013:A key element of the flexibility of the large deck carrier is ability to work through the spectrum of operations. This has been demonstrated recently in Pacific operations. The ship came to work in support of the Philippines as a seabase featuring its helo and Osprey support capabilities. And then…
11/29/2013: During Operation Damayan, JTF-505 demonstrated the successful cooperation between partners in the Asia-Pacific, enabled by the forward presence of U.S. military assets. The versatility of the Osprey makes it ideal for operating across international platforms during crises and contingencies and integrating the seabase into overall operatons. [slidepress gallery='the-osprey-and-the-sdf'] Credit:…
11/25/2013: In this video, we see the V-22 Osprey, for the first time to ever land and take-off aboard the USS Ashland (LSD-48). It was doing so while the ship was underway in the Leyte Gulf, Philippines. USS Ashland (LSD-48) is a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship of the…
11/25/2013: When first standing up a relief effort, getting supplies off of a plane requires a fork lift. Bringing your fork lift with you is an important tool for the operation. This point was highlighted when we interviewed Col. James from AFPAC. In this slideshow, the USMC loading effort highlights…
11/20/2013: Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan prepare to board Australian and U.S. C-130 Super Hercules aircraft, Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan. The U.S. aircraft are assigned to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of Joint Task Force-505, operating in support of the Government of the Philippines, in coordination with the…
11/20/2013: The USS George Washington is delivering capabilities being used in the relief effort. It is also part of the hub and spoke system set up to support air operations as well. [slidepress gallery='the-uss-george-washington-in-the-philippines'] Credit: Navy Media Content Services:11/18/13 In the first, photo taken by Major A. “Papi” Guzman of…
11/19/2013: U.S. Marines with the Transportation Services, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3D Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Philippine service members and volunteers with the Department of Social Welfare and Development prepare for the arrival of survivors on Villamor Airbase, the Republic of the Philippines, Nov. 17, 2013. The…
11/19/2013: Service members of the Philippines and U.S. Marines sort through supplies at Villmor Air Base Credit:III MEF:11/17/13
