At the request of the Philippine government, the United States military is working with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to provide disaster relief to communities affected by consecutive tropical cyclones Tino (Kalmaegi) and Uwan (Fung-wong).
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s forward presence in the region enabled rapid, coordinated responses, underscoring Washington’s commitment to its Philippine ally in times of crisis.
The U.S. military is coordinating with the AFP, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the Office of Civil Defense, the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group, Task Force Philippines, and the U.S. Department of State.
“I have been impressed by the preparedness and forward-leaning measures of the Philippine government, and we will support its lead in this relief mission,” said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Robert Brodie, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
“Support to our friends, allies, and partners in a time of need is non-negotiable,” Brodie added. Since November 5, the U.S. military has been providing vital supplies to regions hit by the storms through joint mission planning and coordination.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “US military deploys assets, personnel to Philippines to support relief ops”
