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# Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team Deploys to Nepal from Kadena Air Base

By Airman 1st Class Zackary A. Henry, 18th Wing Public Affairs 

                KADENA AIR BASE, Japan  –              
U.S. Pacific Command deployed a JointHumanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Nepal from Kadena Air Base early April29 in an effort to assist earthquake relief efforts.
Kadena’s Airmen worked through the night toload the team’s 20-plus members and gear into a United States Marine CorpsC-130 for the departure.
The joint survey team will support a USAIDOffice of Disaster Assistance Response Team in Nepal, according to PACOMofficials.  Marine Brig. Gen. PaulKennedy, commander of the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Battalion, willlead the team.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glenn Rineheart, commanderof the 36th Mobility Readiness Squadron on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam,deployed as a team member.
“The U.S. Air Force's role is to expedite thearrival of aid and responders into Nepal by using strategic and inter-theaterairlifts," Rineheart said.
The massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepalon April 25. The death toll has soared to nearly 5,000, with thousands moreinjured.
The Air Force had already sent two C-17Globemaster III aircraft from the United States to support relief operations. 
The first C-17 delivered 70 personnel,including a USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team, the Fairfax County UrbanSearch and Rescue Team, and 45 square tons of cargo, to assist reliefoperations. The second C-17 carriedapproximately 50 passengers, including a Los Angeles-based urban search andrescue team, working dogs and additional relief supplies.
Air Force senior leaders have lauded theinitial efforts.
“Whenever and wherever our Air Force isneeded, Airmen are ready to answer the call,” said Secretary of the Air ForceDeborah Lee James. “Our Airmen are proud to deliver critical humanitarianrelief and comfort to others during a time of need."
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. WelshIII echoed those sentiments.
“With humanitarian relief operations, thereis always a tremendous spirit of cooperation and support,” Welsh said. “The AirForce is able to use its global reach and partner with other agencies todeliver timely assistance. Our Airmen continue to make me proud.”**                    SHARE                **                    PRINT                Pacom News/ArticlesNepal Relief Efforts