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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy
I have been watching it and I cannot fathom its size, I have experienced winds over 100mph and I cannot imagine 195++. It must be like the hand of God.
Anyway all we can do is support them when this storm is over, they will need it.
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It goes without saying that the US Armed Forces will be knee deep in the aftermath aid effort. Old hat for America's Navy & Marines.
Defense.gov News Article: Close U.S.-Philippine Ties Aid Typhoon Relief Efforts
Close U.S.-Philippine Ties Aid Typhoon Relief Efforts
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON,
Dec. 13, 2012 – Praising the Philippine government for its “tremendous efforts” after Typhoon Pablo, internationally known as Typhoon Bopha, dealt a devastating blow there last week, the top U.S. commander in the Asia-Pacific region credited the close alliance between the U.S. and the Philippines for paving the way for U.S. forces to quickly provide assistance...........
"Secretary Hagel, where are the carriers? "
"Mr. President, the USS George Washington is in-port in Hong Kong today."
The U.S. Navy