Enduring Promise: USNS Comfort Deployment 2019
The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort is on a five-month deployment to Central and South America and the Caribbean in support of humanitarian and partner-building efforts as part of the U.S. Southern Command’s Enduring Promise initiative. The ship and crew will provide medical assistance to Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, …
AIRLANT’s Secret to Success for Hurricane Relief – Teamwork!
By Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Between hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, nearly 170 Americans lost their lives this summer. Thousands of others lost their homes and all their possessions: clothing, furniture, pets and decades of memories. Our hearts and prayers go out to all those caught in the path of …
Special Report: Hurricane Maria
Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, Sept. 20, as a Category 4 storm with deadly flooding expected. The Defense Department had personnel and equipment already assisting authorities in the region that has seen two other powerful hurricanes, Irma and Jose, in recent weeks. Coverage Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept. 25 Sept. …