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    NEWS | VMM-162 US Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 US Marine Corps

    26th MEU to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts


    700 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked on USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) amphibious assault carrier in stand by to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts if needed



    The 26th MEU includes the VMM-162 (Reinforced) with MV-22B Ospreys, CH-53E Super Stallions and UH-1Y Venom helicopters

    The 26th MEU includes the VMM-162 (Reinforced) with MV-22B Ospreys, CH-53E Super Stallions and UH-1Y Venom helicopters


    26th MEU to Support Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts


    US Marine Corps, August 30, 2017 - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NC - Approximately 690 Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of prudent preparatory measures in anticipation of future tasking to support relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Aug. 30, 2017.

    If requested, the MEU’s aviation and lift capabilities will include (8) MV-22B Ospreys, (3) CH- 53E Super Stallions and (3) UH-1Y Hueys.

    Additional capabilities include water purification and storage, engineering, aerial reconnaissance and aid distribution.

    In anticipation of future tasking, II MEF also alerted the Camp Allen Logistics Command team, which bolsters the II MEF logistics capability, and deployed a liaison/ planning team to Expeditionary Strike Group-2.

    The Marine Corps can rapidly respond with air, ground and logistics assets when requested for Defense Support of Civil Authorities.

    The 26th MEU stands ready and capable to provide assistance, in support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command, and state and local response efforts. If tasked with DSCA, the MEU’s efforts will be in support of the lead federal agency and coordinated closely with state and local officials.

    Marines conduct regular training and have gained real-world experience with Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief from relief efforts across the globe.



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    VMM-162 US Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 US Marine Corps
    US USS Kearsarge ( LHD-3, Wasp class )
    Hurricane Harvey
    US Camp Lejeune



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