US assists with Turkish earthquake relief

Flight crew from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany unloaded a C-130J Hercules aircraft with pallets of supplies from Stjordal, Norway, Nov. 15. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

US assists with Turkish earthquake relief

Flight crew from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany unload C-130J Hercules aircraft with pallets of supplies from Stjordal, Norway, Nov. 15. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

US assists with Turkish earthquake relief

United States personnel from the 37th Airlift Squadron and civilian and military personnel from Turkey unload pallets of supplies and equipment off of a C-130 in Van province, Turkey on Nov. 14. The pallets are flown to Turkey via a C-130 Hercules ???Christine??? to assist in humanitarian relief efforts in the aftermath of two major earthquakes that struck the country. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason A. Blackburn/Released)

US assists with Turkish earthquake relief

Capt. Bryan Swierenga, 37th Airlift Squadron aircraft commander reviews the cargo manifest with Turkish airport officials in Van province, Turkey on Nov. 14. The pallets are flown to Turkey via a C-130 Hercules ???Christine??? to assist in humanitarian relief efforts in the aftermath of two major earthquakes that struck the country. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason A. Blackburn/Released)

EUCOM Airmen, Marines support Turkey with earthquake relief

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization/Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Forces Europe load a C-130J Hercules aircraft with pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation in Stjordal, Norway, Nov. 14, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released) Defense Media Activity

EUCOM Airmen, Marines support Turkey with earthquake relief

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization/Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Forces Europe load a C-130J Hercules aircraft with pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation in Stjordal, Norway, Nov. 14, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released) Defense Media Activity

EUCOM Airmen, Marines support Turkey with earthquake relief

Members of the 37th Airlift Squadron, Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization/Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Forces Europe load a C-130J Hercules aircraft with pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation in Stjordal, Norway, Nov. 14, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/MSgt Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released) Defense Media Activity

EUCOM Airmen, Marines support Turkey with earthquake relief

Members of the Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization/Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Forces Europe prepare pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation for Turkey, Nov. 14, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, 2011, earthquakes in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

EUCOM Airmen, Marines support Turkey with earthquake relief

Members of the Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization/Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Marine Forces Europe prepare pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation for Turkey, Nov. 14, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Nov. 9, and Oct. 23, 2011, earthquakes in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Wayne Clark, AFNE Regional News Bureau) (Released)

Humanitarian Assistance for Turkey

A C-130J Super Hercules, filled with pallets of humanitarian supplies, is taxied out onto the runway, Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 13, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O?Neil-McKeown)

Humanitarian Assistance for Turkey

Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure pallets of humanitarian supplies before transportation, Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 13, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O?Neil-McKeown)

Humanitarian Assistance for Turkey

Members of the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load pallets of humanitarian supplies for transportation, Ramstein Air Base, Nov. 13, 2011. The effort is in support of the Turkey-led relief efforts following the Oct. 23, 2011, earthquake in Van province, Turkey. At the request of the Turkish government the Department of Defense has tasked U.S. European Command to airlift relief supplies to Van province. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin O?Neil-McKeown)

Humanitarian aid to Turkey 2011

A forklift offloads supplies from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Oct. 29, 2011, at Erzurum Airport, Turkey. The C-130J was taking blankets and cots flown as humanitarian aid for the victims of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in northeastern Turkey recently.

Humanitarian aid to Turkey 2011

A forklift offloads supplies from a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Oct. 29, at Erzurum Airport, Turkey. The C-130J was taking blankets and cots flown as humanitarian aid for the victims of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake that occurred in north-eastern Turkey recently.

Support for Israeli wildfire response

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israeli military and civilian news agencies interview Army Maj. Tim McDonald, U.S. European Command logistics director, about supporting the response to wildfires near Haifa, Israel, Dec. 4. U.S. Air Forces in Europe was the lead component to airlift 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel for EUCOM's support effort. EUCOM routinely provides foreign humanitarian assistance in response to crises in the region in the same manner as other regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Support for Israeli wildfire response

TEL AVIV, Israel -- An Israeli loads fire retardant delivered to support the response to wildfires near Haifa, Israel, onto a flatbed truck Dec. 4. U.S. Air Forces in Europe was the lead component to airlift 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel for U.S. European Command's support effort. EUCOM routinely provides foreign humanitarian assistance in response to crises in the region in the same manner as other regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Support for Israeli wildfire response

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Aircrew unload fire retardant from a C-130J Hercules to supporting the wildfire relief efforts near Haifa, Israel, Dec. 4. U.S. Air Forces in Europe airlifted 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel in a joint mission with U.S. European Command to provide humanitarian assistance to Israel. EUCOM started the mission after the Israeli government requested help from the U.S. Department of State to control and extinguish the wildfires to save lives, homes, infrastructure and natural resources. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Support for Israeli wildfire response

TEL AVIV, Israel -- Ambassador James B. Cunningham, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, speaks to media in front of a C-130J Super Hercules that transported fire retardant to support the response to wildfires near Haifa, Israel, Dec. 4. U.S. Air Forces in Europe airlifted 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel in a joint effort to provide humanitarian assistance combating the worst wildfires in the nation's history. U.S. European Command purchased the fire retardant and began a mission following an official request from the Israeli government for support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Support for Israeli wildfire response

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Capt. John Huntsman (far right), 37th Airlift Wing aircraft commander, gives a preflight briefing to the crew and passengers of a C-130J Super Hercules before departing to support the response to wildfires near Haifa, Israel, Dec. 4. U.S. Air Forces in Europe is the lead component to airlift 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel for the U.S. European Command's support effort. EUCOM routinely provides foreign humanitarian assistance in response to crises in the region in the same manner as other regional partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Support for Israeli wildfire response

EUCOM started the mission after the Israeli government requested help from the U.S. Department of State to control and extinguish the wildfires to save lives, homes, infrastructure and natural resources. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Humanitarian assistance Russia

Lt. Col. Tobias Sernel, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, adjust flight controls in the cockpit of a C-130J as he prepares to take off from Trondheim Airport, Norway, to deliver firefighting and humanitarian supplies to Moscow Aug. 14, 2010. The supplies are being delivered to Moscow after an official request from the Russian government to the U.S. and at the request of the Department of State. The Department of Defense directed U.S. European Command to provide valuable firefighting equipment that includes firefighting protective equipment and tools to help Russia combat the ongoing wildfires. (US Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree R Washington Jr)

Humanitarian assistance Russia

Military members from the 37th Airlift Squadron and U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs download firefighting and humanitarian supplies from a C-130J in Moscow Aug. 14, 2010. The supplies are being delivered to Moscow after an official request from the Russian government to the U.S. and at the request of the Department of State. The Department of Defense directed U.S. European Command to provide valuable firefighting equipment that includes firefighting protective equipment and tools to help Russia combat the ongoing wildfires. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree R. Washington Jr.)

U.S. sends firefighting supplies to Russia

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Air Force personnel load firefighting equipment onto a C-130J, bound for Russia, here Aug 13, 2010. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Keith Houin)

U.S. sends firefighting supplies to Russia

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. airmen load pallets of firefighting equipment onto a C-130J, bound for Russia, at Ramstein Air Base Aug. 13, 2010. The equipment is part of a joint U.S. Air Forces Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa, Marine Forces Europe and U.S. Army Europe effort to assist the Russian government in fighting the wildfires in the country. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lawree Washington)