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More than just a fighting force, the Department of War delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Syed Hussain, an emergency medicine physician with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, speaks about his medical team's impact during Koa Moana 25 in Palau, July 24, 2025. Koa Moana 25 is an annual partnership in the Indo-Pacific region that strengthens established relationships, bolsters theater security cooperation, and enhances the resilience of our allies and partners through community outreach, medical and civic assistance, infrastructure improvement projects, and key leader exchanges. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ramsammy) Play
Sailors Provide Medical Aid in Palau
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Sailors Provide Medical Aid in Palau
Coast Guard aircrews respond to an area affected by flash flooding near Kerrville, Texas. As of July 5th, The Coast Guard has conducted 12 flights to the affected area, and rescued 15 campers from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Tx, yesterday. A Coast Guard rescue swimmer remained with victims of the flooding, providing medical assistance to and aiding with the evacuation efforts of 230 victims into assisting agencies air assets. Play
Coast Guardsmen Rescue Flood Victims in Texas
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Coast Guardsmen Rescue Flood Victims in Texas
Eye in the sky, support on the ground: The Texas Air National Guard's MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) provides daily support for search and rescue operations in Kerrville and Central Texas. Play
Guardsmen Deploy Drone to Support Central Texas Search, Rescue
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Guardsmen Deploy Drone to Support Central Texas Search, Rescue
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is using drone and LiDAR technology to support debris removal efforts following Hurricane Helene, Asheville, North Carolina, June 23, 2025. These innovative tools help crews locate debris, verify truck loads, and accelerate recovery while ensuring safety and accountability (U.S. Army video by Kaylee Wendt). Play
How Drones and LiDAR Are Reshaping Debris Removal
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How Drones and LiDAR Are Reshaping Debris Removal
MOUNT VERNON, Ala. - More than 70 "Warrior Medics of the Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey-based 7245th Medical Support and 7358th Veterinary Detachment; as well as the Newark, Delaware-based 7221st MSU and the Louisville, Kentucky-based 7356th VD; took part in Innovative Readiness Training Mobile-Washington, or MOWA, Choctaw Wellness real-world medical mission in Mount Vernon, Alabama, from June 1, 2025, through June 15, 2025. Lieutenant Col. Vivian Annan, the IRT mission officer in charge, said the Soldiers provided medical, dental, optometry and veterinary services to the population of the MOWA Choctaw Indian Reservation. (U.S. Army Reserve video by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Hernandez and Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong; IRT seal design courtesy of the 7245th MSU) Music used through license with Epidemic Sound Song: Any Given Place Artist: Of Water Play
Army Medics Lend Helping Hand to Choctaw Nation
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Army Medics Lend Helping Hand to Choctaw Nation
Nicholas Chambers stands at the site where his childhood home once stood before it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. While assisting with debris removal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors recovered his late father’s military medals from the ashes. Chambers, whose father was a Vietnam War Army veteran, was moved beyond words by the unexpected discovery. (Video & Photography by Marti Allen, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) USACE is actively working in partnership with Los Angeles County, CalOES, FEMA and other partners to support the Southern California wildfire recovery efforts. USACE currently has more than 450 personnel on site and around 3,000 contractors actively supporting our local, state and FEMA partners to support survivors impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires Jan. 7. This includes engineers, debris removal crews, safety officers, quality assurance specialists and more from across the nation. Additionally, there are more than 200 crews working 12-hour days, seven days a week for the express purpose of removing debris to mitigate risk to public health, protecting the environment and speeding community recovery. Play
A Son's Silent Gratitude: Veteran's Medals Recovered After Fire
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A Son's Silent Gratitude: Veteran's Medals Recovered After Fire
Tina Segel, a Malibu, California, resident who lost her home in the Southern California wildfires, reflects on the strength and hope she’s found through the recovery process. Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during debris removal, Segel described the experience as a meaningful step forward. “Beauty from ashes,” she said during an interview conducted April 4, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues working with local, state and federal partners to include FEMA, as we support survivors impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Christopher Rosario) Play
Finding Beauty From the Ashes
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Finding Beauty From the Ashes
In response to historic flooding from Hurricane Helene, both Airmen and Soldiers are commuting to surrounding areas daily to help clear debris and give assistance to local residents. Kingsport, Tennessee native Senior Airman Katie Williams of the 134th Medical Group is back in northeast Tennessee, as she helps Airmen and Soldiers stay safe as they continue to provide aid to the region. Play
Tennessee Airman Returns Home to Help
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Tennessee Airman Returns Home to Help
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has deployed two survey vessels to survey the waterways in support of the Hurricane Milan Response to Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida. USACE is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to Hurricane Milan. Play
Army Corps of Engineers Surveys Waterways
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Army Corps of Engineers Surveys Waterways
Florida National Guardsmen provide humanitarian relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, providing search and rescue, route clearance, points of distribution and more all across Florida. The Florida National Guard's commitment to preparedness ensures they are ready to support the community when needed most. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Senior Airman Brooke Keisler) Play
Florida Army and Air National Guard in Action
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Florida Army and Air National Guard in Action
Florida Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jason Beihl, FMS6 superintendent, Staff Sgt. Juan Romanortiz, master mechanic, and Spc. Adam Cason, wheeled vehicle mechanic with Field Maintenance Shop 6, explain why mechanic shops are important to hurricane response efforts in Haines City, Florida, on Oct. 13, 2024. Play
How Mechanic Shops Aid Response Efforts
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How Mechanic Shops Aid Response Efforts