US aircraft carrier to support Philippines relief efforts

The United States will send the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to support relief efforts in the Philippines, as the US military ramps assistance after a devastating typhoon.

The United States will send the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to support relief efforts in the Philippines, as the US military ramps assistance after a devastating typhoon. Photo: Bloomberg

Washington: The United States will send the USS George Washington aircraft carrier to support relief efforts in the Philippines, as the US military ramps assistance after a devastating typhoon killed an estimated 10,000 people, a US defence official told Reuters on Monday.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, could not immediately provide further details.

The aircraft carrier has been on a port visit to Hong Kong.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-aircraft-carrier-to-support-philippines-relief-efforts-20131112-2xd0f.html#ixzz2kPmZnHAB


Discover more from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a comment

Discover more from JCs Royal New Zealand Navy Ships and New Zealand Defence, Also other World Defence Updates

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading