Marines prepare a UH-1Y Huey for flight at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 7. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 traveled to Nepal from Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 3, and received their third and final UH-1Y Huey four days later. The Hueys will allow the Marines and Nepalese soldiers to transport food, water, and shelter supplies to the Nepalese people in rural areas. The Nepalese government requested assistance from Agency for International Development after the magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. In response, the
Marines prepare a UH-1Y Huey for flight at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 7. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 traveled to Nepal from Clark Air Base, Philippines, May 3, and received their third and final UH-1Y Huey four days later. The Hueys will allow the Marines and Nepalese soldiers to transport food, water, and shelter supplies to the Nepalese people in rural areas. The Nepalese government requested assistance from Agency for International Development after the magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. In response, the military sent Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors as part of Joint Task Force 505 at the direction of USAID. They will continue to support Nepal as needed. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mandaline Hatch/Released) Marines continue to bring aid to the country of Nepal 150507-M-NL297-120
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