U.S. military deploying additional resources to Venezuela as earthquakes death toll mounts
- The U.S. is deploying civilian and military resources to Venezuela after two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country, causing many building collapses and a death toll exceeding 900.
- The U.S. Southern Command is leading relief operations in Venezuela for the Department of War and the State Department.
- Two U.S. naval ships, USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings, have been redirected to waters near Venezuela to assist with rescue and aid operations.
- Search and rescue teams sent to Venezuela include firefighters, doctors, structural engineers, and specially trained dogs.
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US military assists Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
CHERRY POINT, N.C. (WNCT) -- At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, in support of Littoral [...]
US military touts work to assist in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes
close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. military has been working to assist in Venezuela after the South American nation was rocked by deadly earthquakes last week. “At the direction of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. military capabilities continue arriving in Venezuela today to support ongoing U.S. earthquake relief efforts requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the U.S. State Department,” SOUTHCOM s…
US Troops Race to Reopen Venezuela's Airport and Port for Quake Aid
Politics Key Facts —The mission. US troops are racing to reopen the airport serving Caracas and the port of La Guaira so earthquake aid can reach survivors after the June 24 disaster. —The numbers. Around one hundred US Air Force airmen are working on the airport, with about one hundred and thirty Marines sent to […] The post US Troops Race to Reopen Venezuela’s Airport and Port for Quake Aid appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela earthquake: Singapore Red Cross pledges S$100,000 in aid, launches fundraising appeal
The funds will go towards humanitarian assistance, including search-and-rescue operations, emergency medical care and rapid assessments of humanitarian needs in the worst-hit areas.
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