Associated Press reporter Nahal Toosi interviews Maj.
Associated Press reporter Nahal Toosi interviews Maj. Daniel Rice, from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Ghazi base, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 7.
A Chinook helicopter waits at the end of the hangar
A Chinook helicopter waits at the end of the hangar holding supplies for disaster relief due to flooding, Ghazi base, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 7.
Pakistan Disaster Recovery, Pakistan
Food supplies are loaded onto a U.S. Army Blackhawk (UH-60) helicopter in preparation for delivery in support of the flood relief effort, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly North West Frontier province), Pa... More
Pakistani evacuees from four U.S. Army Chinook helicopter
Pakistani evacuees from four U.S. Army Chinook helicopter walk off the landing zone in the town of Khwazakhela after being picked as part of the flood relief, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly North West Fr... More
U.S. Army Sgt. John Romanello a Chinook helicopter
U.S. Army Sgt. John Romanello a Chinook helicopter flight engineer from Holllywood, Fla., and a member of B Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade holds onto a hand strap while in flight to Rubicon... More
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter unloads evacuees from
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter unloads evacuees from the town of Kalam to Rubicon, as part of the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan, Aug. 10.
A Pakistani military member aids an older man during
A Pakistani military member aids an older man during the boarding a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter who is being evacuated to the town of Khwazakhela, during the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinc... More
Pakistan relief efforts continue
Two Pakistani men throw a bag of flour onto a pile out the back of a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that has arrived to deliver humanitarian assistance and help with the evacuation of flood victims in the Swat va... More
Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Isely walks away from
Marine Staff Sgt. Christopher Isely walks away from a C-130 that has recently landed as part of the lead element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that is replacing the U.S. Army, 3rd Combat Aviation Briga... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata welcomes Marines
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata welcomes Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that are replacing the U.S. Army 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and with the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jill Wells from Eau Claire,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jill Wells from Eau Claire, Wis., an avionics technician and a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, observes her surroundings before taking off in a Marine Super Stallion helicop... More
Pakistani workers unload sacks of flour onto the back
Pakistani workers unload sacks of flour onto the back of a Chinook helicopter, while a member of the Pakistan Army and a U.S. Army Crew Chief observe where the technical details of the loading. This food will ... More
A Chinook helicopter waits at the end of the hangar
A Chinook helicopter waits at the end of the hangar holding supplies for disaster relief due to flooding, Ghazi base, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 7.
A Pakistan man carries a baby while exiting a U.S.
A Pakistan man carries a baby while exiting a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter in the town of Khwazakhela after being picked as part of the flood relief, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly North West Frontier pr... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st.
U.S. Army Soldiers from 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st. Battalion, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team along with members of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade pull a liner open to... More
A member of the Pakistan military works with U.S. soldiers
A member of the Pakistan military works with U.S. soldiers to stretch out a liner during the installation process of a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in, Khyber Pak... More
A Pakistani man drives a forklift to unload a pallet
A Pakistani man drives a forklift to unload a pallet from a Marine C-130 that has recently landed as part of the lead element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that is replacing the U.S. Army, 3rd Combat A... More
A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter takes off in front
A U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter takes off in front of a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter that has arrived to take over the flight role from the U.S. Army in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the flood v... More
A member of the Pakistan military shakes the hand of
A member of the Pakistan military shakes the hand of Marine Sgt. Jill Wells who is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit who is a avionics technician for a Marine Corps Super Stallion helicopter that h... More
Food supplies wait to be delivered in a hangar as bad
Food supplies wait to be delivered in a hangar as bad weather delays the rescue effort to help with the relief effort, Ghazi base, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 7.
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter takes off from the town
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter takes off from the town of Kalam fully loaded with people to be evacuated from the flood damaged area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly North West Frontier province), Pakista... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo works with Sgt. Joseph Nelson
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo works with Sgt. Joseph Nelson from 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, 172nd Cavalry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat (Mountain), Vermont National Guard to connect hoses to a fuel pum... More
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter flies over the flood
A U.S. Army Chinook helicopter flies over the flood affected area in Pakistan on a return flight from delivering hummanitarin assistance and evacuating personnel to the town of Khwazakhela, as part of the flood... More
Marine Cpl. Michael Walton walks away from a C-130
Marine Cpl. Michael Walton walks away from a C-130 that has recently landed as part of the lead element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that is replacing the U.S. Army, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, in th... More
A Pakistani military member guides a U.S. Marine Corps
A Pakistani military member guides a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter that has arrived to take over the flight role from the U.S. Army in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the flood victims as part of the... More
Pakistani evacuees exit a U.S. Marine Corps Super Stallion
Pakistani evacuees exit a U.S. Marine Corps Super Stallion helicopter that has just landed in the town of Khwazakhela, as part of the disaster recovery effort in Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly ... More
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bags of
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bags of flour, while they unload a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vernon Shoat, from Macon,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vernon Shoat, from Macon, Ga., and a member of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade checks a fuel sample during the construction of a forward area refueling point, in R... More
A displaced Pakistani family exits the back of a U.S.
A displaced Pakistani family exits the back of a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter in the town of Khwazakhela, as part of the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 11.
A Marine C-130 lands on the landing strip as part of
A Marine C-130 lands on the landing strip as part of the lead element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that is replacing the U.S. Army, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, in the delivery of humanitarian assista... More
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive on a C-130 to take over the disaster recovery flight operations from the U.S. Army in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the flood victims as part... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Cutler from Orlando,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Donald Cutler from Orlando, Fla., and a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit looks out the window of a Super Stallion helicopter on the way to drop off humanitarian assistance and... More
U.S. Army Spc.Joshua James a Chinook crew chief observes
U.S. Army Spc.Joshua James a Chinook crew chief observes what is happening before take off with a helicopter full victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly North West Frontier province), Pakis... More
A Pakistan girl who was recently evacuated on a U.S.
A Pakistan girl who was recently evacuated on a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter walks proudly with her bag in Rubicon, as part of the flood disaster recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 10.
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Perkins, a Chinook crew chief
U.S. Army Sgt. Kristopher Perkins, a Chinook crew chief with Company B, Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, holds a child in his lap after picking up 114 Pakistan victims during flood rel... More
Marine Maj. Brodie Carmichael walks away from a C-130
Marine Maj. Brodie Carmichael walks away from a C-130 that has recently landed as part of the lead element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that is replacing the U.S. Army 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, in ... More
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Elmore a
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Elmore a member of B Co. Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade sits on the ramp of his Chinook helicopter waiting for the word to take off and deliver humanit... More
A member of the Pakistan military observes evacuees
A member of the Pakistan military observes evacuees on a U.S. Marine Corps Super Stallion helicopter flying to the town of Khwazakhela to drop them off, as part of the disaster recovery effort in Pakistan, Khyb... More
A Pakistan MI-17 helicopter flies in back of a U.S.
A Pakistan MI-17 helicopter flies in back of a U.S. Army Chinook at the landing zone in the town of Khwazakhela after picking up personnel as part of the flood relief, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly Nort... More
U.S. Army Sgt. William Kittle from E Company, 2nd
U.S. Army Sgt. William Kittle from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade talks with members of the Pakistan military during the construction of a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as pa... More
Pakistan men help to unload flour from a Chinooks from
Pakistan men help to unload flour from a Chinooks from Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, Aug. 11, in Kalam, Pakistan. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Monica K. Smith)
A forklift with bags of humanitarian assistance is
A forklift with bags of humanitarian assistance is loaded by Pakistani workers into a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter that has arrived to take over the flight role from the U.S. Army in the delivery of humanitar... More
Two U.S. Army Chinook helicopters fly in the sky over
Two U.S. Army Chinook helicopters fly in the sky over a U.S. Marine Corps Super Stallion and another Ch-47 helicopter which are on the ground in the town of Khwazakhela to be refueled, as part of the disaster r... More
A washed out bridge is seen along the Swat river below
A washed out bridge is seen along the Swat river below from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that heads to Kalam to drop off humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo and Sgt. 1st Class Vernon
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo and Sgt. 1st Class Vernon Shoat, both from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade couple hoses together as part of a forward area refueling point in Rubicon, as part of... More
Two Pakistani men throw a bag of flour onto a pile
Two Pakistani men throw a bag of flour onto a pile out the back of a U.S. Army Chinookhelicopter that has arrived to deliver humanitarian assistance and help with the evacuation of flood victims in the Swat val... More
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata welcomes Marines
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Michael Nagata welcomes Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit that, are replacing the U.S. Army, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and with t... More
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit land
Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit land three helicopters in the change out of the U.S. Army in the flight role in the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the flood victims as part of the disa... More
Pakistani military members unload bags of flour and
Pakistani military members unload bags of flour and other humanitarian assistance supplies from a Marine Super Stallion helicopter in the town of Kalam, as part of the disaster recovery effort in Pakistan, K... More
Pakistan civilians from the town of Kalam are gathered
Pakistan civilians from the town of Kalam are gathered inside a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (form... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Lorea from E Company, 2nd
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Lorea from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade connects hoses together in the construction of a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relie... More
An aerial view of the mountains in the Swat valley
An aerial view of the mountains in the Swat valley are seen from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that is used in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and evacuation of civilians for the flood recovery effort ... More
Pakistani military members unload humanitarian assistance
Pakistani military members unload humanitarian assistance supplies from a Marine Super Stallion helicopter in the town of Kalam, as part of the disaster recovery effort in Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province... More
A little girl from who is evacuated from the town of
A little girl from who is evacuated from the town of Kalam wears a set of headphones to reduce the loud aircraft sound aboard a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and... More
U.S. Army Blackhawk waits on the ground while a Pakistan
U.S. Army Blackhawk waits on the ground while a Pakistan Huey helicopter flies over the landing zone to unload passengers in Rubicon who are being evacuated from the flooding in Swat valley, as part of the disa... More
A displaced Pakistani family exits the back of a U.S.
A displaced Pakistani family exits the back of a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter in the town of Khwazakhela, as part of the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 11.
The scene of flood damage is seen from a window of
The scene of flood damage is seen from a window of a Super Stallion helicopter on the way to drop off humanitarian assistance and pick up evacuees from the town of Kalam, as part of the disaster recovery effort... More
A flooded area with a washed out bridge is seen along
A flooded area with a washed out bridge is seen along the Swat river below from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that heads to Kalam to drop off humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber P... More
A Pakistan civilian gives a thumbs up to U.S. Army
A Pakistan civilian gives a thumbs up to U.S. Army soldiers who are constructing a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 10.
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Postell from B Company, 2nd Battalion,
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Postell from B Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, carries a box of biscuits to give to a local Pakistan as part of the humanitarian assistance effort in the Swat valley, ... More
A member of the Pakistan military points in the direction
A member of the Pakistan military points in the direction to where the passengers from the U.S. Army Chinook helicopter need to go after being delivered to the town of Khwazakhela from the flooding, Khyber Pakh... More
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Layton a member of B Company,
U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Layton a member of B Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade takes a minute to pose for picture with some of his passengers who were recently evacuated on his Chinook helicopte... More
A Pakistani military member carries a bag for the evacuees
A Pakistani military member carries a bag for the evacuees behind him helping them board a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter to the town of Khwazakhela, for the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, ... More
A Pakistan boy pulls his suitcase while people follow
A Pakistan boy pulls his suitcase while people follow to the back of a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood in the town of Kalam, Khybe... More
A member of the Pakistan military places a sand bag
A member of the Pakistan military places a sand bag on the liner of forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 10.
Pakistan men help to unload flour from a Chinooks from
Pakistan men help to unload flour from a Chinooks from Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, Aug. 11, in Kalam, Pakistan. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Monica K. Smith)
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bag of
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bag of flour, while they unload a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... More
The driver of fuel truck gives a thumbs up to U.S.
The driver of fuel truck gives a thumbs up to U.S. soldiers who are constructing a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, Aug. 10.
A Chinook in Company B, Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat
A Chinook in Company B, Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, flies over a bridge destroyed by flood waters, Aug. 11, in the Swat valley, Pakistan. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Monica K. Smith)
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam unload bags of
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam unload bags of flour from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that has delivered humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly ... More
Members of the U.S. Army from E Company, 2nd Battalion,
Members of the U.S. Army from E Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division construct a forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in Khyber Pakh... More
Flood waters have washed away all ground means to reach
Flood waters have washed away all ground means to reach the people stranded in the northern areas of the Swat valley, Pakistan. (Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Monica K. Smith)
A flooded area along the Swat river is seen below from
A flooded area along the Swat river is seen below from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that heads to Kalam to drop off humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (form... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo gives direction on where
U.S. Army Sgt. Miguel Lugo gives direction on where he wants items placed during the unpacking process of the forward area refueling point, in Rubicon, as part of the flood relief effort in, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... More
A U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Layton, a Chinook crew chief
A U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Layton, a Chinook crew chief with Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, encourages a Pakistan child to board a Chinook with TF Raptor during flood relief missions, A... More
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bags of
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam carry a bags of flour, while they unload a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter which has come to deliver humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... More
A Pakistani military member assists a man and child
A Pakistani military member assists a man and child during the evacuation process to board a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter to the town of Khwazakhela, during the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provi... More
A Pakistan military helicopter flies over the flight
A Pakistan military helicopter flies over the flight line at Ghazi base, while a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter prepares for take off in support of the flood relief effort, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (formerly N... More
Pakistani civilians take a seat on the floor of a
Pakistani civilians take a seat on the floor of a crowded U.S. Army Chinook helicopter during the evacuation to the town of Khwazakhela, as part of the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pak... More
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam form a chain to
Pakistan men from the town of Kalam form a chain to quickly unload a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that has delivered humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (form... More
Two Pakistani men throw a bag of flour onto a pile
Two Pakistani men throw a bag of flour onto a pile out the back of a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that has arrived to deliver humanitarian assistance and help with the evacuation of flood victims in the Swat va... More
A flooded area along the Swat river is seen below from
A flooded area along the Swat river is seen below from a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter that heads to Kalam to drop off humanitarian assistance and pick up victims of the flood, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (form... More
A Pakistani boy carries his belongings after being
A Pakistani boy carries his belongings after being evacuated from the town of Kalam to the town of Khwazakhela after exiting a U.S. Army Chinook helicopter, as part of the flood recovery effort in Khyber Pakhtu... More
Pakistan military load a flood victim with a broken
Pakistan military load a flood victim with a broken leg onto a Black Hawk with Company A, Task Force Raptor, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, TF Falcon, during flood relief missions, Aug. 9 in the Swat valley, Paki... More