Pakistan Flood Relief
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Pakistan flood relief effort facts Pakistani, U.S. officials mark end of U.S. military flood mission
ISLAMABAD (Dec. 2, 2010) — Pakistani and American officials bid farewell to the humanitarian airlift team at a ceremony on Ghazi Aviation Base today after four months of U.S. military flood relief operations in Pakistan.
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U.S.-provided bridges to assist flood recovery in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Dec. 1, 2010) — The U.S. Government is providing the people of KPk Province with pre-fabricated bridging material to build eight new bridges to replace those destroyed by the recent monsoon floods. When built, these light, easily transportable bridges will support heavy vehicle traffic and greatly assist the people of KPk to rebuild their communities and livelihoods.
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U.S. military aircraft transport more than 40,000 flood victims in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Dec. 1, 2010) — U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone Monday, November 29, providing humanitarian airlift for more than 40,000 flood victims since August 5, when U.S. military relief flight operations in Pakistan began.
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U.S. troops reach flood relief milestone, deliver 25 million pounds of aid
ISLAMABAD (Nov. 23, 2010) – U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved another humanitarian milestone Sunday, delivering 25 million pounds of relief supplies since Aug. 5, when U.S. military relief flight operations in Pakistan began.
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U.S. Central Command commander visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Nov. 13, 2010) — U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. James Mattis was in Pakistan yesterday to consult with Pakistan's military leadership.
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Pakistani, American, WFP officials mark end of Marine Corps flood mission
ISLAMABAD (Nov. 10, 2010) — In a ceremony today, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Nadeem Ahmed, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority Chairman, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Mike LeFever, Defense Representative to Pakistan Commander, Maj. Gen. Nasrullah Tahir Dogar, Pakistan Army's 16 Division Commander, along with Philippe Martou, Chief of Aviation for the World Food Program, gave thanks and bid farewell to the humanitarian airlift team at Pano Aqil: Pakistan Army’s 16th Division, the U.S. 26th and 15th Marine Expeditionary Units, and the World Food Program.
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New USAID contribution to help feed 7.3 million flood-affected Pakistanis
ROME (Nov. 9, 2010) — The United States Government announced yesterday that through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) it will provide an additional $90 million (Rs 7.7 billion) to the World Food Program (WFP) in Pakistan to help 7.3 million flood-affected people.
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USS Peleliu, 15th MEU conclude Pakistan relief operations
USS PELELIU, At Sea (Nov. 2, 2010) – CH-46E "Sea Knight" helicopters landed, shut-down, and were chained to the flight deck of USS Peleliu on Oct. 31, after ten weeks of flying missions over the flood-stricken country of Pakistan.
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Ambassador Munter Travels To Kalam With Humanitarian Aid
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Nov. 04, 2010) —The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron Munter and his wife Marilyn Wyatt traveled to the flood-affected area of Kalam in Swat Thursday. Accompanied by the Deputy Chief of the Office of the Defense Representative to Pakistan U.S. Brigadier General Michael Nagata, the Ambassador observed aid that was being delivered by U.S. military helicopters.
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Three Months After Floods, U.S. Remains Committed To Supporting Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Nov. 02, 2010) — It has been three months since devastating monsoon floods hit Pakistan. Last weekend, the new U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Cameron P. Munter, and his wife, Ms. Marilyn Wyatt, marked the three-month milestone by helping Pakistani and U.S. military deliver approximately 3500 kilograms of flood relief. Ambassador Munter himself offloaded several 40 kilogram bags of food aid from a U.S. helicopter at Hassan Khan Jamali, in Pakistan’s Sindh Province.
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New U.S. ambassador to Pakistan helps in food relief distribution
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 30, 2010) – U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron P. Munter distributed flood relief supplies today at a World Food Program distribution point at Hassan Khan Jamali, Pakistan.
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U.S. military aircraft deliver more than 20 million pounds of flood relief
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 28, 2010) — U.S. military aircraft and personnel supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts have delivered 20 million pounds of relief supplies since Aug. 5.
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Pakistan relief focus shifts from air to ground
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE BASE CHAKLALA, Pakistan (Oct. 7, 2010) — The Pakistani government no longer requires U.S. military aircraft support as flood relief operations shift from air to ground transportation.
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U.S. military aid effort in Pakistan reaches milestone
Islamabad (Oct. 22, 2010) — In close coordination with the Pakistan military, U.S. military personnel and aircraft supporting flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone Oct. 17.
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Pakistan Floods To Factor Highly In Strategic Dialogue With U.S.
WASHINGTON (Oct. 20, 2010) — Senior U.S. and Pakistani officials are preparing for the third round of the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue in Washington October 20–22, and the talks, which cover a wide variety of topics ranging from health and energy to defense cooperation, are expected to include a special focus on Pakistan’s flooding disaster, according to a State Department official.
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Oct. 7 Update: U.S. response to Pakistan's flood disaster
The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. Our response has been consistent with our humanitarian values and our deep commitment to Pakistan. Support to Pakistan includes financial assistance and provision of urgently needed supplies and services, drawing on America's global capabilities and assets.
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Update Oct. 7: U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flooding Disaster
The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29.
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Pakistani, U.S. officials mark end of C-130, C-17 flood relief flights
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE BASE CHAKLALA, Pakistan (Oct. 7, 2010) — Pakistani and U.S. representatives marked the end of U.S. military C-130 and C-17 flood relief support flights during a ceremony Oct. 6 here.
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Some U.S. aircraft leaving as mission shifts
PAKISTAN AIR FORCE BASE CHAKLALA, Pakistan — As flood waters recede, Pakistan’s aid delivery shifts focus from air to ground transportation.
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U.S. continues flood relief efforts
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (Oct. 5, 2010) — Two months ago, flood waters tore through Pakistan, affecting more than 20 million people, destroying nearly two million homes, and annihilating crops.
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Update: U.S. response to Pakistan's flooding disaster
The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29.
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Two months after floods, U.S. remains committed to supporting Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, (Oct. 1, 2010) — Two months ago, flood waters tore through Pakistan, affecting more than 20 million people, destroying nearly two million homes, and annihilating crops in areas where more than 80 percent of the countryside is farmland.
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Joint Air Coordination Cell expedites international aid to flood victims
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 28, 2010) — Pakistan's Joint Air Coordination Cell continues flood relief airlift operations, providing an efficient process to distribute supplies throughout the country.
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U.S. continues help due to 'enormous scale of devastation'
WASHINGTON (Sept. 23, 2010) — Citing the “enormous scale of the devastation” caused by flooding in Pakistan, Vice President Joe Biden today affirmed the commitment to help the country recover.
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U.S. military aircraft deliver more than 10 million pounds of flood relief aid
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 24, 2010) — U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone today, exceeding ten million pounds of relief supplies delivered since Aug. 5, when U.S. military relief flight operations in Pakistan began.
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U.S. soldiers, equipment delivering aid in rugged terrain
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 23, 2010) — The U.S. Army's 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at Ghazi Air Base continues to work closely with the Pakistan military to deliver much needed aid.
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Army sends helicopters for flood relief
GHAZI AVIATION BASE, Pakistan (Sept. 15, 2010) — Soldiers and helicopters of the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, designated Task Force Denali, deployed to Pakistan with more helicopters.
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U.S. joins fight against malaria in flood regions
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 15, 2010) — The U.S. announced today that it is providing $5 million to fight malaria in flood-affected regions of Pakistan.
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U.S. provides assistance to flood-affected farmers
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 15) — The United States has committed $21 million to provide seed and fertilizer to flood-affected farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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U.S. military aircraft reach flood relief milestone
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 13, 2010) — U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone Sept. 11.
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U.S. military aircraft deliver more than five million pounds of flood relief aid
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 13, 2010) —U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone Sept. 11, exceeding five million pounds of relief supplies delivered since Aug. 5.
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More U.S. helicopters arrive for flood relief
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 7, 2010) — The first two of four additional U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters arrived at Pano Aqil Air Base near Sukkur, Pakistan, today.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff chief on 20th Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 2, 2010) — U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is in Pakistan today to consult with Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff.
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U.S. provides additional flood assistance in Sindh
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 2, 2010) – The U.S. is providing nearly $2 million to a local partner to address the emergency needs of flood-displaced residents in Ghotki, Khairpur, and Thatta districts in Sindh.
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U.S. military helicopters to conduct flood relief flights in southern Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 2, 2010) — Four U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters arrived at Pano Aqil Air Base today near Sukkur, Pakistan, to prepare for relief operations in the flood-stricken area.
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More helicopters arrive, over 10,000 Pakistanis rescued so far
ISLAMABAD (Sept. 1, 2010) – Two U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters were delivered to Pakistan today as the first elements of the U.S. Army 16th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) began to arrive from Ft. Wainwright, Alaska.
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Joint Aviation Coordination Cell to aid flood relief
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 31, 2010) – Several Pakistani, U.S. and international organizations, both military and civilian, gathered at Pakistan Air Force Base Chaklala in Rawalpindi Aug. 28 to form a joint aviation coordination cell to streamline air operations supporting Pakistan’s flood relief efforts.
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Marines deliver relief supplies to Gilgit, Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 29, 2010) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 cargo aircraft flew 11,000 pounds of relief supplies into Gilgit, Pakistan, Saturday.
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Contingency Response Airmen assist with flood relief
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 29, 2010) – Forty Airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s 621st Contingency Response Wing arrived in Pakistan Saturday to support Pakistan’s flood relief operations here.
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U.S. deploys more helicopters, logistics specialists for flood effort
ISLAMABA (Aug. 28, 2010) - The U.S. announced today the deployment of 18 additional helicopters to Pakistan as part of the expanding U.S. contribution to flood-relief efforts.
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Pakistan Flood Relief: USAID statistics
USAID Pakistan Flood Relief fact sheet, Aug. 23
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U.S. sends support teams to help Pakistan organizations
Islamabad (Aug. 24, 2010) — The U.S. funded support officers to help NGOs apply for flood relief assistance grants available under the special $5 million “Responding to Pakistan’s Internally Displaced” fund.
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CENTCOM commander visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 23, 2010) – U.S. Central Command commander General James Mattis is in Pakistan today to consult with Pakistani leaders.
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U.S. delivers more than 1 million pounds in flood relief
MACDILL AFB , Fla. (Aug. 20, 2010) – U.S. military aircraft have delivered more than a million pounds of food and supplies to Pakistan since relief efforts began on Aug. 5.
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U.S. pledges another $60 million toward flood relief
WASHINGTON (Aug. 19, 2010) – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today pledged an additional $60 million in U.S. funding to help Pakistan battle record floods.
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Afghan airmen fly aid to Pakistani flood victims
WASHINGTON (Aug. 12, 2010) – Over the past month, members of the fledgling Afghan air force have been carrying out lifesaving humanitarian missions in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Pakistani flood victims need more money, relief supplies
WASHINGTON (Aug. 18, 2010) — U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson said Pakistani flood victims need “mostly money and relief supplies” from the international community.
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U.S. Consul General William Martin visits displaced flood victims
KARACHI (Aug. 17, 2010) – William Martin, U.S. Consul General Karachi, visited the Kemari IDP camp today.
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More U.S. helicopters arrive in Pakistan to support flood relief
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 17, 2010) — Two U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters arrived in Pakistan today as part of the continued U.S. humanitarian assistance to Pakistan in support of flood relief from the monsoon floods.
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U.S. provides temporary shelter materials for flood victims
KARACHI (Aug. 16, 2010) – A cargo aircraft, carrying 530 rolls of heavy-duty waterproof and fire resistant plastic sheeting for use as temporary shelters provided by the U.S., arrived today in Karachi. On Aug 15, another flight carrying 240 rolls of plastic sheeting also arrived in Karachi.
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U.S. dispatches more aircraft to flood relief effort
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 16, 2010) – Four U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters arrived today and U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft began transporting international aid within Pakistan as part of the continued U.S. humanitarian assistance in support of flood relief from the monsoon floods.
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U.S., Pakistani troops team to help flood victims
WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2010) – The flood in Pakistan has caused unprecedented damage and left millions of people across the country homeless.
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Secretary of State's Pakistan Independence Day message
Statement By Secretary Clinton
on Pakistan’s Independence Day
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Ambassador's Pakistan Independence Day message
U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson
Message on the Occasion of Pakistan Independence Day
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U.S. helps fight disease outbreaks in flood areas
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 13, 2010) — The U.S. is providing $3 million to the World Health Organization for the expansion of Pakistan's Disease Early Warning System nationwide and to establish the first 15 treatment centers for water-borne illness, located in high risk flood-affected areas.
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Mattis pledges support to people of Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Aug. 12, 2010) – The first of nine helicopters ordered to Pakistan arrived Thursday to provide humanitarian assistance in the wake of deadly flooding.
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Navy, Marine helicopters to support flood relief
MACDILL AFB, Fla. (Aug. 11, 2010) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates authorized the deployment of 19 Navy and Marine helicopters to aid relief efforts in Pakistan.
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U.S. sending urgently needed shelter to Punjab
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 11, 2010) – A U.S.-chartered B-747 cargo plane carrying urgently needed shelter materials for 66,000 people in southern Punjab arrived in Pakistan today.
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U.S. dispatches Disaster Assistance Response Team
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 9, 2010) – In recognition of the growing humanitarian assistance needs outlined by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah has dispatched a special Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Islamabad to coordinate U.S. response in support of Pakistan’s government.
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U.S. rushes aid to Pakistan through relief organizations
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 8, 2010) – During the past few days, the U.S. has been rushing humanitarian assistance to Pakistanis in urgent need of food, shelter and medical supplies in partnership with established organizations with substantial field experience.
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Social media connects Pakistanis to flood relief effort
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 6, 2010) — The flooding in Pakistan and U.S. relief efforts will not only be covered by traditional Pakistani media sources, but also through popular social media networking sites, "Facebook," "Flickr," and "Youtube."
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3rd CAB Soldiers complete first day of flood relief
SWAT, Pakistan (Aug. 5, 2010) - Soldiers from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, completed their first day of disaster relief in Pakistan.
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Acting CENTCOM commander in Pakistan; pledges U.S. support
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 5, 2010) - A U.S. Defense Department delegation led by U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John Allen, acting U.S. Central Command commander, is in Pakistan Aug. 5-6 to attend Defense Consultative Group (DCG) meetings with Pakistan civilian and military counterparts here.
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USAID answers questions on Pakistan flooding
USAID Administrator Raj Shah answers reporters' questions during a press conference on the flooding in Pakistan.
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Sec. of State Hillary Clinton on Pakistan Flooding
Secretary Of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Delivers A Statement On The Flooding In Pakistan, August 5, 2010
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U.S. speeding relief aid to flood-stricken Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Aug. 5, 2010) - The United States is rushing helicopters, hundreds of thousands of halal meals, mobile water treatment units, rescue boats, temporary shelters and other life-sustaining items to Pakistan in the aftermath of the worst monsoon flooding in nearly a century, says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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Statement by Chairman Kerry on the historic flooding in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2010) – In response to the worst floods in Pakistan’s history, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) issued the following statement:
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National Security Council spokesman on the response to flooding in Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Aug. 4, 2010) — President Obama sends his condolences to the families of the victims of the devastating floods in Pakistan.
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U.S. dispatches helicopters for Pakistan flood relief
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 4, 2010) — Four U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters and two UH-60 Blackhawk utility helicopters arrived at Ghazi Airbase in Pakistan Wednesday.
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August 3 Pakistan flood relief statistics
From the CENTCOM Live blog ...
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Update: U.S. humanitarian response to Pakistan flooding
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Americans texting to support Pakistan flood relief
Islamabad, August 3, 2010 – Moved by news of the devastating floods in Pakistan, Americans have begun raising money for emergency relief in Pakistan using the latest communications technologies.
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U.S. Transportation Command leader visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Aug. 3, 2010) – Gen. Duncan McNabb, U.S. Transportation Command commander, traveled to Pakistan August 2-3.
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Air Force continues to deliver humanitarian assistance to Pakistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Aug. 2, 2010) – On Sunday, the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Expeditionary Airlift Squadron participated in the delivering of more than 80,000 packaged meals to Peshawar, Pakistan, to support Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts on behalf of people affected by recent monsoon floods.
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U.S. accelerates flood relief in Pakistan
Islamabad (July 31, 2010) – The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan announced that the U.S. government is continuing to send assistance for flood relief efforts here.
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Pakistan Flood Relief Montage
A 3 minute short video with dissolving images depicting humanitarian relief operations throughout Pano Aqil, and the Khoistan region of Pakistan. U.S. Marines from the 15th & 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit fly humanitarian aid supplies to isolated flood victims in the southern flood plains. U.S. Army Soldiers from the Combat Aviation Brigade deliver food and supplies provided by the World Food Programme and in addition also relocate internally displaced people (IDPs) due to destroyed road networks. Images shown in this video are from operations that took place from September 5, 2010 - November 2, 2010.
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