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    OPERATION DAMAYAN

    Operation Damayan

    Operation Damayan    

    Operation Damayan is a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operation set up in the Republic of the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan (called Typhoon Yolanda by Filipinos), which caused catastrophic destruction in the central Philippines. The U.S. military and other agencies are working together to aid and assist survivors.

    140 Featured Videos

    Commemoration of Op Damayan: 2014

    Commemoration of Op Damayan: 2014
    11.24.14 | Cpl Alexander Pool | MCIPAC
    This video production has been created to highlight the partnership between the Philippines and United States on the first anniversary of Typhoon...
    In The Fight: Episode 82 Promo

    In The Fight: Episode 82 Promo
    12.20.13 | Travis Sauls | DVIDSHUB
    On this episode, a de-mining crew searches for hidden dangers throughout Afghanistan, a crisis action team helps bring aid to the people of...
    In The Fight: Episode 82

    In The Fight: Episode 82
    12.20.13 | Travis Sauls | DVIDSHUB
    On this episode, a de-mining crew searches for hidden dangers throughout Afghanistan, a crisis action team helps bring aid to the people of...
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    Raised with a service mindset

    Raised with a service mindset
    12.16.13 | Courtesy Photo | 12MCD
    Capt. Neil Bucken, supply officer for 12th Marine Corps District, reads to Filipino children in one of their schools during his volunteer trip...
    Raised with a service mindset

    Raised with a service mindset
    12.16.13 | Courtesy Photo | 12MCD
    Capt. Neil Bucken, supply officer for 12th Marine Corps District, talks with children during his volunteer trip with All Hands Volunteers...
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    61 Featured Stories

    Locklear visits Okinawa, awards service members
    02.07.14 | SSgt Terence Brady | III-MEF
    Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, visited Okinawa Feb. 7 at the Camp Foster Theater to commend and award service members who participated in the relief efforts during Operation Damayan in the Republic of the Philippines.
    Raised with a service mindset

    Raised with a service mindset
    01.03.14 | Sgt Rebecca Eller | 12MCD
    “No electricity and no hot water, you have to take cold showers every night,” said Capt. Neil Bucken, supply officer for 12th Marine Corps...
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    Lt. Col. Wes Hayes
    11.27.13 | Courtesy Audio | III-MEF
    Lt. Col. Wes Hayes, talks to a WTKF-FM reporter about the Typhoon Haiyan Philippine relief efforts.

    TPC News: Nov. 18, 2013
    11.18.13 | Courtesy Audio | TPC
    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warns that budget uncertainity could hamper humanitarian aid missions, the U.S. backs up Philippine forces taking...

    TPC News: Nov. 15, 2013
    11.15.13 | Courtesy Audio | TPC
    A change of command at STRATCOM, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on the need for the U.S. to remain engaged with international partners and help is...