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 Harvey Relief Support
U.S. Navy Sailors and assets are supporting federal, state and local authorities’ ongoing relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Follow this page for updates. HSC-7 Investigates Distress Call (Aug. 29) HSC-7 Prepares to Conduct Search and Rescue Mission (Aug. 29) Navy Squadrons Rescue 227 on First Day in Houston (Aug. 30) USS Kearsarge …
Kentucky, Mississippi ANG establish air hub for hurricane response
Airmen from the Kentucky and Mississippi Air National Guard established an aeromedical evacuation and air cargo hub Aug. 30, 2017, attaining mission-capable status within hours of their arrival at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.
Air Force keeps rescue operations fueled
Airmen from 71st Rescue Squadron and 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron conducting forward area refueling point operations were the life blood to air search and rescue missions going Aug. 31, 2017 in Beaumont, Texas.
Oklahoma ANG wing sends aid for Hurricane Harvey
Approximately 40 Airmen from the Oklahoma Air National Guard’s 137th Special Operations Wing departed Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, Aug. 29, 2017, to support the Texas Military Department and Texas Emergency Management in relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey.
Kentucky ANG deploys troops for Hurricane Harvey rescue
Forty-three additional Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard departed for Texas Aug. 29, 2017 to assist with Hurricane Harvey rescue operations, including aeromedical evacuations.
Rescue assets arrive in Fort Worth, Texas
The 347th Rescue Group mobilized to Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Aug. 26, 2017, in support of relief efforts due to Hurricane Harvey. HC-130J Combat King II, HH60G Pave Hawks from the 41st Rescue Squadron, and numerous personnel co…
JB Charleston provides aid to hurricane victims
Two C-17 Globemaster III aircraftr left Joint base Charleston carrying 30.6 tons of relief supplies to Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, Louisiana, in response to Hurricane Harvey Aug. 29, 2017.
JB San Antonio joins Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts
Several mission partners across the base have sprung together into action setting up installation support bases to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief operations across the south Texas region.
Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey reaches the Gulf coast, we want to make sure all coastal Navy personnel and their family members know what to do before, during and after the storm. If you aren’t in the storm’s path, it’s a good time to make sure you’re prepared for emergencies with tips from Ready Navy. Follow this …