Good thing we can rely on Uncle Sam...



Sixty-nine years ago, U.S. Navy aircraft flying over the Philippines did so in support of the liberation of its people from Japanese occupation. Now, naval aviation seeks to liberate them from the deprivations caused by a natural disaster. Taken just hours ago, this image shows sailors aboard the aircraft carrier George Washington (CVN 73) loading containers of fresh water onto an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 for delivery ashore in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Carrier Strike Group is supporting the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of the Super typhoon Haiyan in the Republic of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Welsh)