Monday, October 31
PAKISTAN QUAKE RELIEF SUMMARY
| October 30, 2005 SOUTHWEST ASIA — The U.S. Air Force continued to support Pakistan-led earthquake recovery operations by airlifting much-needed supplies into the devastated region Saturday. A contracted AN-124 Condor and a contracted B-747 flew in more than 205,000 pounds of water, school supplies, vehicles, tents, blankets and other materials in response to requests from Pakistan’s government. To date, the U.S. Air Force has airlifted more than four million pounds of relief supplies to Pakistan. Airmen remain ready to assist with humanitarian efforts in Pakistan as long as required. Pakistan has shown solidarity and unwavering partnership in the Global War on Terror, and U.S. air forces in the region stand ready to answer in the nation’s time of need. Weblog LINK |
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