080627-N-0640K-578 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Service members assigned to the Philippine Army load an SH-60 Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 with boxes of food at Iloilo Airport. The U.S. Navy and the Philippine Army and Air Force have been working side by side during disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen (locally designated Typhoon Frank). At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
PHILIPPINES (June 26,2008) - An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter launched from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrives in the Republic of the Philippines to deliver supplies. Philippine military members and U.S. Navy Sailors load the helicopter with supplies for delivery. Later,a C-2 Greyhound arrives in the Republic of the Philippines to deliver supplies. Then Commander Carrier Strike Group 7,Rear Admiral Phil Wisecup arrives in the Republic of the Philippines and meets with Philippine military members. Ronald Reagan sent 12,000 bottles of water and 7,500 pounds of Rice to the Philippines supporting disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is supporting the government of the Republic of the Philippines to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the victims of Typhoon Fengshen (locally designated Typhoon Frank).
Video & caption provided by the Navy Visual News Service
RELOCATION SITE AT BRGY. BANGUIT CABATUAN: DURING THE FLOOD (LEFT PHOTO) AND AFTER THE FLOOD (RIGHT PHOTO)
Compare the height and width of the river between the photos Left photo by Warren Earl Crisme Prevendido. Above photo by Nereo C. Lujan.
TABUCAN BRIDGE AT BRGY. TABUCAN CABATUAN: DURING THE FLOOD (LEFT PHOTO) AND AFTER THE FLOOD (RIGHT PHOTO)
Compare the height and width of the river between the photos Left photo by Mohammad Essa Ul Abdin. Above photo by Nereo C. Lujan.
080629-N-0640K-067 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, center shows U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, the areas in the Philippines where USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) has delivered supplies during their relief efforts in support of the Philippine government. American and Philippine military and government leaders met at Iloilo Airport to share their goals and show their support for the Typhoon Fengshen relief effort. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080629-N-0640K-178 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, speaks with members from the Philippine media. Kenney, Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Alexander B. Yano and Republic of Philippines Senator Dick Gordon, and other American and Philippine officials, met at Iloilo Airport to share their goals and show their support for Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080629-N-0640K-215 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) From right to left, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Alexander B. Yano, Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney and Republic of the Philippines Senator Dick Gordon prepare to take a helicopter ride to survey the island and drop off supplies. American and Philippine officials, met at Iloilo Airport to share their goals and show their support for Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080629-N-0640K-227 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, prepare to take a helicopter ride in and HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS) 4 to survey the island and drop off supplies. American and Philippine officials, met at Iloilo Airport to share their goals and show their support for Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080629-N-5961C-001 ILOILO, Philippines (June 29, 2008) Servicemen from both the Philippine Air Force and Army unload a C-130 aircraft of food and water for transfer to waiting U.S. helicopters, which will deliver to remote locations throughout Panay Island. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and elements of her Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
The remains of a house near the Amerang (Imelda Marcos) Bridge. Brgy. Amerang, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Photo by Mohammad Essa Ul Abdin
080630-N-5961C-008 ILOILO, Philippines (June 30, 2008) 100-pound sacks of rice are stacked before being loaded into U.S. Navy helicopters assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group for delivery to remote locations on the Philippine Island of Panay. The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
Nereo's Jeep - Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Photo by Nereo C. Lujan
080630-N-5961C-014 ILOILO, Philippines (June 30, 2008) A soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines carries a 100-pound bag of rice to a helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 to be delivered with other food and water to the village of Altavas on the Philippine Island of Panay. Aircrews assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group have been assisting disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen for more than six days. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
Amerang (Imelda Marcos) Bridge - Brgy. Amerang, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Photo by Nereo C. Lujan
080630-N-5961C-016 ILOILO, Sulu Sea (June 30, 2008) The guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) steams in the Sulu Sea as part of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group. The frigate is on station to refuel helicopters that have been air-lifting food and water to remote locations on the Philippine Island of Panay. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
River Rescue: Ahhhhh!!!!! Puros ang tubig!!!!!!
Tigum River, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Photo & caption by Warren Earl Crisme Prevendido
080630-N-5961C-003 ILOILO, Philippines (June 30, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Travis Story, a native of Reading, Calif., left, Lt. Brandon Sheets, a native of Abilene, Texas, and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Keith Holt, a native of the Philippines, look over a map during a mission briefing at Iloilo Airport before their next mission to remote locations on Panay Island that were hardest hit by Typhoon Fengshen. The aircrew is assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
Tabucan Bridge - Brgy. Tabucan, Cabatuan, Iloilo
Photo by Mohammad Essa Ul Abdin
080628-N-0640K-259 ILOILO, Philippines (June 28, 2008) A flooded river near the town of Alimodian flows dangerously close to buildings. In the wake of Typhoon Fengshen, portions of the Island of Panay were hit hard and much damage was done. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080627-N-3659B-673 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Gen. Alexander B. Yano, chief of staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), discusses relief efforts with local media while Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7 looks on. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080628-N-0640K-134 ILOILO, Philippines (June 28, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Airman John Baker, of Tampa, Fla., left, and Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Drew Smith, of Newcastle, Del., assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, toss candy to residents of Alimodian. The U.S. Navy and the Philippine Army and Air Force have been working side by side during disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is (CVN 76) off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080628-N-0640K-031 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 28, 2008) Members of the Armed Forces of the Phillipines (AFP) load an HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 with boxes of food at Iloilo Airport. The U.S. Navy and the AFP have been working side by side during disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
U.S. Embassy Manila: Helicopters deliver aid to the victims of Typhoon Frank. The immediate disaster relief aid deliveries were made possible by the arrival of the USS Ronald Reagan carrier group which ran round-the-clock helicopter runs as part of the joint U.S.-RP humanitarian relief effort. Over 320 sorties were flown and over half a million pounds of relief goods were distributed!
080627-N-3659B-259 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) work hand-in-hand with Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Sailors to unload supplies from an HH-60H Seahawk assigned to the "Black Eagles" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080625-N-5961C-002 ILOILO, Philippines (June 25, 3008) Residents of Iloilo help U.S. service members unload bottled water and rice from a helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 on a flight line in Iloilo. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Fengshen, which struck the Philippines June 23, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call (U.S. Navy)
080627-N-3659B-645 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Alexander B. Yano and Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7, discuss the progress and plans for future clean up efforts of the Philippines. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080627-N-0640K-085 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Brian Anderson, of Spartanburg, S.C., helps service members assigned to the Philippine Army load a C-2A Greyhound with supplies from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Iloilo Airport. The supplies will be transferred to Kalibo Airport to be distributed to those in need after the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080626-N-4009P-556 PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) Lt. Col. Oscar Lasangue, the civil relations commander of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Central Command, left, and Capt. Thomas P. Lalor, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, discuss the flight route for the delivery of food and water from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) to devastated areas in the Republic of the Philippines caused by Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
Iloilo Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada points to US Navy pilot Capt. Lalor and another US Navy personnel drop sites for the relief goods to be delivered via Seahawks.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
080627-N-0640K-157 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Service members assigned to the Philippine Army and Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 load an SH-60 Seahawk with cases of water at Iloilo Airport. The U.S. Navy and the Philippine Army and Air Force have been working side by side during disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jennifer S. Kimball
080627-N-0640K-190 ILOILO, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Service members assigned to the Philippine Army load a C-2A Greyhound with supplies from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) at Iloilo Airport. The supplies will be transferred to Kalibo Airport to be distributed to those in need after the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080626-N-5961C-002 ILOILO, Philippines (June 26, 2008) A member of the Philippine Army carries bottled water to a waiting helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 at Iloilo airport. The U.S. Navy and the Philippine Army and Air Force have been working side by side during disaster relief in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080629-N-4046L-003 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) U.S. Navy aircrewmen assigned to the "Scorpions" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 embarked aboard the San Diego-based guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 46) deliver relief supplies Sunday, June 29, 2008 to victims of Typhoon Fengshen on Panay Island in the Philippines. Thach is assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group which is working at the request of the Philippine government to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Scott Lippincott
080629-N-4046L-002 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) U.S. Navy aircrewmen assigned to the "Scorpions" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 embarked aboard the San Diego-based guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 46) deliver relief supplies Sunday, June 29, 2008 to victims of Typhoon Fengshen on Panay Island in the Philippines. Thach is assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group which is working at the request of the Philippine government to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Scott Lippincott
080629-N-4046L-001 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) A U.S. Navy SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Scorpions" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 49 embarked aboard the San Diego-based guided-missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 46) delivers relief supplies Sunday, June 29, 2008 to victims of Typhoon Fengshen on Panay Island in the Philippines. Thach is assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group which is working at the request of the Philippine government to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Scott Lippincott
080626-N-4046L-001 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 26, 2008) Air crew deployed from the San Diego based frigate USS Thach (FFG 46), work with the Philippine military and local population to deliver much-needed supplies. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Seven is working at the request of the Philippine government to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Scott Lippincott
080630-N-5961C-002 SULU SEA (June 30, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams off the coast of the Philippine Island of Panay preparing to launch helicopters assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 to deliver food and water to remote locations hardest hit by Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080629-N-5961C-015 PACIFIC (June 29, 2008) Air crews assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 have been working long hours for five days delivering food and water to Panay Island, Republic of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. From left, Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Justin Irwin, 23, Pleasant Hill, Mo, and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Jeremy Thomas, 27, Warren, Ohio, grab a quick meal between refueling and airlift missions. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and elements of her Carrier Strike Group (CSG) are off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-5961C-014 ILOILO, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Slavek Glownia sits among relief supplies in the aft section of an SH-60F Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 during a humanitarian mission on the Philippine island of Panay. HS-4 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-5961C-015 ILOILO, Philippines (July 1, 2008) A service member with the Armed Forces of the Philippines sits with a U.S. Navy aircrew in the aft station of an SH-60F Seahawk assigned Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 during a humanitarian mission on the Philippine island of Panay. HS-4 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-5961C-013 ILOILO, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Soldiers with the Armed Forces of the Philippines aircrewmen assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 load relief supplies onto an SH-60F Seahawk to air-lift to a remote location. HS-4 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-5961C-008 ILOILO, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Servicemen from the Armed Forces of the Philippines rest after moving humanitarian supplies delivered by helicopters from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group. Filipino and U.S. service members are working to move supplies to remote areas in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-5961C-005 ILOILO, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Anthony Chavez, a native of San Bernardino, Calif. assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, looks out across the mountains of Panay Island where he and his squadron have been performing humanitarian relief in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Chavez and the rest of the pilots and aircrew from HS-4 have been flying for seven strait days delivering thousands of pounds of food and water to remote areas on the island. The "Black Knights are embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-3659B-373 CEBU, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, commander of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, speaks with Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Arroyo thanked Wisecup for the support the U.S. Navy is giving the Philippines during relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response to the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080701-N-5961C-004 SULU SEA (July 1, 2008) An SH-60F Seahawk flies off in the distance as crewmen and maintenance crews assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 prepare a second helicopter for launch from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during humanitarian operations on Panay Island, Philippines. The region was hard-hit by Typhoon Fengshen and the "Black Knights" have been flying seven straight days delivering supplies to remote locations on the island. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080701-N-0640K-007 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 1, 2008) Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Justin Williams, assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 conducts a pre-flight check on an SH-60F Seahawk aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) before an airlift of food and water to typhoon stricken areas of Panay Island. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The region was hard-hit by Typhoon Fengshen and the "Black Knights" have been flying seven straight days delivering supplies to remote locations on the island. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080630-N-4009P-635 SULU SEA (June 30, 2008) As the jet blast deflectors retracts, flight deck personnel get ready to hook up the next aircraft on catapult 2, seconds after an F/A-18 jet is catapulted off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). As humanitarian efforts for the people of the Republic of the Philippines continued throughout the day, Ronald Reagan also conducted routine flight operations. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080630-N-3659B-086 SULU SEA (June 30, 2008) Flight deck personnel stand by as last minute maintenance is performed on an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The "Black Knights" have been a key part of the recent relief efforts for the typhoon that struck the Republic of the Philippines, moving both personnel and supplies wherever and whenever needed. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080630-N-5961C-015 SULU SEA (June 30, 2008) The guided-missile frigate steams near the Philippine Islands during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Thach is at the ready to refuel helicopters which have been air-lifting food and water to remote locations on Panay Island. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080630-N-4009P-693 SULU SEA (June 30, 2008) Flight deck personnel push back an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Fist of the Fleet" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island in the Philippines providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080630-N-5961C-011 ALTAVAS, Philippines (June 30, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Travis Story, a native of Reading, Calif., waives goodbye to children at a school in the remote village of Altavas. Story is a helicopter pilot with the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and has been flying on relief missions to remote areas on the island delivering food and water. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080630-N-5961C-009 ILOILO, Philippines (June 30, 2008) Lt. Brandon Sheets, right, carries a 100-pound sack of rice while a soldier from the Armed Forces of the Philippines lends a hand trying to keep the bag closed. The rice will be delivered to the remote location of Binglusan on the island of Panay. Sheets, a native of Abilene, Texas, is a helicopter pilot with the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and has been flying relief missions to remote areas on the island delivering food and water. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080630-N-5961C-010 ALTAVAS, Philippines (June 30, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Travis Story, a native of Reading, Calif., carries a 100-pound sack of rice to a school in the remote village of Altavas. Story is a helicopter pilot with the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and has been flying on relief missions to remote areas on the island delivering food and water. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080628-N-0640K-134 ILOILO, Philippines (June 28, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Airman John Baker, of Tampa, Fla., left, and Chief Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Drew Smith, of Newcastle, Del., assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, toss candy to residents of Alimodian. The U.S. Navy and the Philippine Army and Air Force have been working side by side during disaster relief efforts in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is (CVN 76) off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball
080627-N-5961C-005 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Local villagers were happy to see the Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 during a delivery off food and water. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080627-N-5961C-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2008) A helicopter assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 returns to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after a day of delivering food to the Philippines. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080627-N-5961C-003 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 27, 2008) A helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 delivers food and water to a small village in south Panay Island. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080627-N-5961C-004 PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 27, 2008) Local villagers were happy to see the Sailors assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 during a delivery off food and water. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080626-N-5961C-001 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 26, 2008) A helicopter assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 and its crew prepare for another day of humanitarian relief for the Republic of the Philippines aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
080626-N-4009P-688 PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Anthony Chavez, of San Bernardino, Calif., looks over flooded areas in the Republic of the Philippines caused by Typhoon Fengshen. Riding in an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4, Chavez is part of the relief efforts of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080626-N-4009P-635 PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) Bottles of water transported from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) wait to be delivered to devastated areas in the Republic of the Philippines caused by Typhoon Fengshen after Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. Navy personnel unloaded it from an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080626-N-4009P-364 PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Anthony Chavez, of San Bernardino, Calif., looks out from an SH-60F Seahawk assigned to the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 onto the weather deck of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) as it prepares to refuel and continue delivering food and water to devastated areas in the Republic of the Philippines caused by Typhoon Fengshen. The supplies are being delivered from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080625-N-4005H-028 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2008) Sailors load cases of water bound for the Philippines onto a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan sent 12,000 bottles of water and 7,500 pounds of Rice to the Philippines supporting disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is support the government of the Republic of the Philippines to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Holt
080626-N-4009P-040 PHILIPPINES (June 26, 2008) Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 7, center, Brig. Gen. Jorge Segovia, deputy assistant chief of staff for Operations of Armed Forces Philippines (AFP), right, and Capt. Thomas P. Lalor, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 14, discuss the current relief efforts of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Ronald Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. Ronald Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joe Painter
080625-N-4005H-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 25, 2008) Sailors load cases of water bound for the Philippines onto a C-2A Greyhound assigned to the "Providers" of Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron (VRC) 30 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan sent 12,000 bottles of water and 7,500 pounds of Rice to the Philippines supporting disaster relief efforts. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is support the government of the Republic of the Philippines to help provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the victims of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Holt
080702-N-3659B-231 ILOILO, Philippines (July 2, 2008) Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Brig. Gen. Jorge V. Segovia presents Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, commander of the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, with the AFP Disaster Response and Recovery ribbon for the carrier group's role in the combined recovery efforts between the U.S. Navy and the AFP in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac
080706-N-5961C-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2008) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW 14) begin their transit into Agana Harbor for a port call on Guam after working off the coast of the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is on a routine deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Spike Call
Filled with sacks of milled rice, a US Navy SH-60 Seahawk prepares for takeoff.
Photo by JM Mejorada
Stacks of American-made instant cup noodles (Maruchan Instant Lunch) await delivery to typhoon victims.
Photo by JM Mejorada
Rows of bottled water from the US Navy, intended for the victims of Typhoon Frank, line up beside a SH-60 Seahawk.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
Civilians from the Iloilo Provincial Capitol assist in the loading of rice intended for victims of Typhoon Frank.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
A pair of SH-60 Seahawks from the USS Ronald Reagan CSG lands on the Iloilo International Airport runway. These helicopters are part of the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG), who responded to the Philippine Government's call for international aid in dealing with relief and rehabilitation efforts in the wake of Typhoon Frank.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
A SH-60 Seahawk crewman walks toward the huddle of Philippine Army soldiers in preparation for the first batch of goods to be airlifted to the remote areas in the province.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
Silt coming from landslides in the mountain ranges of Central Iloilo muddies up this river mouth opening to the sea.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
The Tigum River, located near Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan towns in Iloilo, is one of the major rivers that overflowed and contributed to the heavy flooding that occurred in Iloilo City. As the picture shows, the river's width significantly widened after the storm.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
Somewhere in the north of Panay. Bamboo stacks line up this unidentified hamlet somewhere in the north of Panay island, possibly a point in Capiz or Aklan.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
Enjoying the view. A SH-60 Seahawk crewman contemplates as the helicopter nears its landing zone (LZ) on an island in northern Iloilo.
Photo & caption by JM Mejorada
