Crisis Response

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

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

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.

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)

Operation Damayan transitions. The process beings of transitioning key areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan from relief aid to recovery assets.

SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN IS ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING STORMS TO EVER HIT THE PHILIPPINES. MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC WERE THE FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THE U-S. TROOPS ALREADY ON THE GROUND IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION WERE CLOSEST TO THE AFFECTED AREAS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND BEGAN MOBILIZING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES IMMEDIATELY TO AID PEOPLE IN THE REGION. COMMUNICATION IN COORDINATING THE NECESSARY LAND AND SEA ASSETS REQUIRED SERIOUS LOGISTICS TO BRING RELIEF TO RAVAGED CITIES LIKE TACLOBAN (TACK-KLOW-BIN). AT MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC HEADQUARTERS IN HAWAII A SPECIAL TEAM CAME TOGETHER TO HELP COORDINATE AND DIRECT JOINT SUPPORT ON THE GROUND IN THE PHILIPPINES. NICK TOVO REPORTS...

Title: MARFORPAC Crisis Action Team

Producer: Nick Tovo, DMA HI

Camera: Nick Tovo, DMA HI

U.S. Marines Combat Camera (file footage)

Date: 25 NOV 2013

CG:

Nick Tovo, AFN Hawaii

Colonel Dan Masur, Operations Officer, Marine Corps Forces Pacific

Credits:

Operation Damayan file footage courtesy of DVIDS

Audience: Internal/ External Military

Run Time: 2:20

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing helped San Diego agencies put out several fires that have ravaged the county. The unit used CH-53E Super Stallions, KC-130J Super Hercules', UH-1Y Hueys and CH-46E Sea Knights to help combat the fires throughout the area. Also available in high definition

Domestic operations of the Colorado National Guard in the state of Colorado responding to flood and fire disasters over the past two years.

℠2015 - Marines train for overseas crisis response focused on cultural and language barriers aboard Camp Pendleton, CA.