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Caption:
Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines (Feb. 18, 2006) - U.S.
service members assigned to a 12-man Humanitarian Assistance Survey
Team (HAST) move gear to a KC-130 Hercules aircraft. The HAST
team flew from Clark to survey the area effected by the Feb. 17
landslide in Leyte, Philippines. The Armed Forces of the Philippines
will work with the team to assess the damage and immediate needs in the
area. The amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and dock
landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) transporting elements of the
31st Marine Expeditionary Unit will deliver humanitarian assistance
supplies to include food, water, medicine, blankets and body bags to
the affected area as early as Feb.19. Marine Corps photo by Master Sgt.
Lawrence Torres III (RELEASED)
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