Crisis Response

U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Civil Affairs Group conducted civil military operations in Haiti during Continuing Promise 15 from Sept. 1, 2015 to Sept. 15, 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian-civil assistance, subject matter expert exchanges, medical, dental, veterinary and engineering support and disaster response to partner nations and to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James R. Skelton)

U.S. sailors and Japan Self Defense Force sailors and soldiers conduct casualty evacuation training during Dawn Blitz 2015.

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.

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

B-Roll of 36th Contingency Readiness Group at Andersen AFB, Guam, loading cargo of equipment, food, and water onto a C-130. The first chalk of the CRG team boarded the aircraft from Yokota AB bound for Tacloban, Philippines in support of Operation Damayan.

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)

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

U.S. Marines uses Air Traffic Navigation and Integration Coordination System (ATNAVICS) in support of Operation Damayan. The ATNAVICS is a mobile, ground-based system that provides radar surveillance and air traffic control services in Tacloban, Philippines, for various flight operations in support of Operation Damayan. U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific maintainsignificant 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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Marines and sailors of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade alongside Philippine service members perform night time operations in Tacloban to keep the relief effort going 24 hours a day. B-Roll Package.

Marines with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade perform night operations at Tacloban airport to keep aircraft moving 24 hours a day. LCpl Eric Waddell takes us to Tacloban, Republic of the Philippines for the story.

Members of the Japanese Self Defense Force load a Philippine Air Force vehicle and members of a British and Canadian Emergency Response Team onto a C-130H Hercules aircraft. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, multinational forces and local volunteers distributed food, water and supplies while medical professionals and social workers treated survivors of Typhoon Haiyan during Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Sgt. John C. Lamb)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), assigned to 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force - 505, relocated 173 citizens from Guiuan, Republic of the Philippines, 18 November 2013. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Marines and local volunteers distributed food, water and supplies while medical professionals and social workers treated survivors of Typhoon Haiyan during Operation Damayan. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Armand J. Thomson-Powell)

Marines setup an air traffic navigational, integration and coordination system (ATNAVICS) at Tacloban Air Base.

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.

Marines setup an air traffic navigational, integration and coordination system (ATNAVICS) at Tacloban Air Base Nov. 18.

Soldiers from Fort Carson Colorado, present themselves for review to the football audience at Spoorts Authority Field in Denver, Colorado. The fans cheer and greet the Soldiers during the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs game. Available in High Definition.

Marines with 3rd MEB deployed an air traffic navigational, integration and coordination system at Tacloban airport. B Roll. Cpl. Adam Miller. Available in High Definition.

A U.S. Marine Lance Corporal escorts a child from the runway during Operation Damayan. Available in High Definition.

Some Soldiers have to leave the service before they initially planned. Spc. Britney Quintana tells us how the Army has calmed her fears by preparing her for life as a civilian after she gets medically discharge. Available in High Definition.

Philippine Air Force members prepare an UH-1H for flight during Operation Damayan. B-Roll Package

Time-lapse of Manila in the Philippines during Operation Damayan Nov. 19.

A time-lapse of Tacloban's flight line from midday to nightfall. Cpl. Adam Miller