ISLAMABAD, Aug 21: U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan’s flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone on Saturday, exceeding one million pounds of relief supplies delivered since Aug. 5, when U.S. military relief flight operations in Pakistan began. Spokesman for American embassy Richard Snelsire giving details said U.S. military helicopters and C-130 aircraft have transported 1,164,470 pounds of relief supplies in partnership with the Pakistan military throughout flood-impacted areas, delivering much-needed aid and providing transport to people who urgently need emergency assistance.
Vice Admiral Michael LeFever, U.S. Defense Representative to Pakistan said, “We’re honored to partner together, side by side with the Pakistan military and government, helping Pakistanis in their time of need.”
He said, “The courage and discipline displayed by the Pakistani military during this crisis has been truly impressive.”
U.S. military helicopters began conducting relief flights Aug. 5 and have since transported 849,170 pounds of aid and rescued 5,372 people.
Meanwhile, U.S. military C-130 cargo aircraft based in Afghanistan began providing airlift support to Pakistan from Aug. 16 and have since delivered 315,300 pounds of relief supplies to multiple locations throughout the country.
In addition to airlift support, within 36 hours of the initial flooding on July 29, the U.S. military began delivering thousands of halal meals to Pakistan from U.S. stocks in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region.
In all, 436,944 halal meals ‘ready to eat’ were provided to civilian and military officials in Pakistan for distribution to Pakistanis in need.
Vice Adm. LeFever said, “The ability of the U.S. government to respond so quickly to this disaster at the request of the Government of Pakistan is a testament to the unique capabilities of the U.S. military and the U.S. commitment to helping the Pakistani people.”
He said, “Pakistanis are our friends and partners, and we will continue to support them during this challenging time.”
He said, “The courage and discipline displayed by the Pakistani military during this crisis has been truly impressive.”
U.S. military helicopters began conducting relief flights Aug. 5 and have since transported 849,170 pounds of aid and rescued 5,372 people.
Meanwhile, U.S. military C-130 cargo aircraft based in Afghanistan began providing airlift support to Pakistan from Aug. 16 and have since delivered 315,300 pounds of relief supplies to multiple locations throughout the country.
In addition to airlift support, within 36 hours of the initial flooding on July 29, the U.S. military began delivering thousands of halal meals to Pakistan from U.S. stocks in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region.
In all, 436,944 halal meals ‘ready to eat’ were provided to civilian and military officials in Pakistan for distribution to Pakistanis in need.
Vice Adm. LeFever said, “The ability of the U.S. government to respond so quickly to this disaster at the request of the Government of Pakistan is a testament to the unique capabilities of the U.S. military and the U.S. commitment to helping the Pakistani people.”
He said, “Pakistanis are our friends and partners, and we will continue to support them during this challenging time.”
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