I
would have expected any ships to set to sea with the storm approaching,
but, if they didn't go far (which is difficult with the diameter of the
storm) they could already be back at the Philippine coastline. Maybe.
The best information is going to be coming from government and the military. I don't expect the country's infrastructure to be up to par.
With thousands dead, Philippine typhoon ‘a great human tragedy’ (click here)
Devastation Feared Across Central Philippines in Typhoon’s Wake
Russia Plans to Send 200 Rescuers to Typhoon-Hit Philippines
Posted on 09/17/2013 9:06 AM Updated 09/17/2013 9:36 AM
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines (click here) – Two US Navy ships docked at the Subic Bay freeport Monday, September 16, for a port visit and to take part in a joint PH-US military exercise.
US Navy ships, the USS Boxer (LHD 4) arrived Monday afternoon, while USS New Orleans (LPD 18) followed soon after, carrying a total of more than 3,000 American navy and marine personnel.
They are scheduled to participate in the upcoming Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2014, alongside the Philippine Marine Corps, the US Navy said in a post Monday.
The Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship which can accommodate and send any type of helicopters in its platform....
The best information is going to be coming from government and the military. I don't expect the country's infrastructure to be up to par.
With thousands dead, Philippine typhoon ‘a great human tragedy’ (click here)
Devastation Feared Across Central Philippines in Typhoon’s Wake
Russia Plans to Send 200 Rescuers to Typhoon-Hit Philippines
Posted on 09/17/2013 9:06 AM Updated 09/17/2013 9:36 AM
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines (click here) – Two US Navy ships docked at the Subic Bay freeport Monday, September 16, for a port visit and to take part in a joint PH-US military exercise.
US Navy ships, the USS Boxer (LHD 4) arrived Monday afternoon, while USS New Orleans (LPD 18) followed soon after, carrying a total of more than 3,000 American navy and marine personnel.
They are scheduled to participate in the upcoming Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2014, alongside the Philippine Marine Corps, the US Navy said in a post Monday.
The Boxer is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship which can accommodate and send any type of helicopters in its platform....
