Resembling giant water balloons, these 3000 gallon water bags hold purified water for the citizens of Degirmendere, Turkey. During Operation AVID RESPONSE, Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ,(MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless. Subject Operation/Series: Operation AVID Response Base: Degirmende
Resembling giant water balloons, these 3000 gallon water bags hold purified water for the citizens of Degirmendere, Turkey. During Operation AVID RESPONSE, Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) ,(MEU(SOC)), are helping provide water to victims of the August 17 earthquake here. OAR is the US European Command contribution to relief efforts following the earthquake that struck about 65 miles east of Istanbul near the town of Izmit. Turkish officials estimate about 600,000 people are homeless. Subject Operation/Series: Operation AVID Response Base: Degirmendere Country: Turkey (TUR)
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