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	USS William P. Lawrence Joins Hurricane Eta Relief in Honduras
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        <h1 class="title">USS William P. Lawrence Joins Hurricane Eta Relief in Honduras</h1>
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            <div class="image-caption">SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Nov. 13, 2020) U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk, assigned to the 'Easyriders' of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, currently operating from USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) takes-off from the forward joint operations center to deliver life-saving supplies to those isolated by Hurricane Eta, Nov. 13, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elijaih Tiggs)</div>
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            <div class="image-caption">HONDURAS (November 12, 2020) Aerial view of Honduras from an MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the “Easyriders” of Helicopter Sea Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37, from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110).  The U.S. Navy joined  U.S. Southern Command’s Hurricane Eta relief efforts in Central America. William P. Lawrence is currently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo)</div>
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            <div class="image-caption">SAN PEDRO SULA VALLEY, Honduras (November 13, 2020) An MH-60R Seahawk assigned to the “Easyriders” of Helicopter Sea Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 prepares to deliver lifesaving aid in the San Pedro Sula Valley. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) with embarked HSM-37 joined U.S. Southern Command’s Hurricane Eta relief efforts in Central America. William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo)</div>
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            <div class="image-caption">SAN PEDRO SULA VALLEY, Honduras (November 13, 2020) Naval Aircrewman 2nd Class Bruce Estaya assigned to the “Easyriders” of Helicopter Sea Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 transport aid in the San Pedro Sula Valley. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) and embarked HSM-37 joined U.S. Southern Command’s Hurricane Eta relief efforts in Central America. William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes counter illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)</div>
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    <div><b>By U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet Public Affairs Office</b> <span class="date">/ Published Nov. 13, 2020</span></div>
    <span class="dateline-text">EL SOTO, Honduras, </span>
    <p>William P. Lawrence arrived off the coast of Honduras Nov. 12, to support Joint Task Force Bravo’s (JTF Bravo) mission by conducting familiarization flights, delivering medical supplies, and coordinating with other JTF Bravo assets to identify future HA/DR needs.</p>

<p>These actions support the overall relief led by the Honduran government and build on a foundation of many years of partner relations with the country.</p>

<p>When Hurricane Eta caused devastating damage to the Central American countries of Honduras, Panama, and Guatemala, JTF Bravo was directed by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to conduct lifesaving efforts in the region. As search and rescue efforts are being taken over by host nations, JTF Bravo has transitioned from rescue operations to the delivery of necessary aid to communities that have been stranded for days since Hurricane Eta passed through Central America.<br />
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The mission has been a collaborative effort between the host nation governments and organizations, the U.S. military and the U.S. embassies in each country. Years of working together has solidified relationships of trust and mutual cooperation to aid in times of crisis.<br />
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The mission of Joint Task Force-Bravo includes being prepared to support disaster relief operations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean when directed. They conduct constant training both on-base and with partners across Central America to prepare for contingency operations, which allows forces to integrate for a unified response when a disaster strikes.</p>

<p>William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes countering illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. </p>
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