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2008-05-06 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

U.S. provides initial aid to cyclone-hit Myanmar

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Posted by Fred 2008-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 WASHINGTON (AFP) - A US amphibious assault ship off the coast of Thailand could be used in humanitarian relief operations in cyclone-hit Myanmar if the government there requests US help, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday.

The USS Essex, which carries helicopters and landing craft, is currently involved in a naval exercise but could be directed to Myanmar if there is a request, said Bryan Whitman, the Pentagon spokesman. "I know it's a very capable ship for an operation of this nature. It's in the vicinity," he told reporters.

He said the Essex was "one of any number of assets that could be used if directed to do so. There hasn't been a request for assistance and the president made it clear the offer was out there if they are so inclined," Whitman said.

Posted by tu3031 2008-05-06 12:53|| 2008-05-06 12:53|| Front Page Top

#2 NOT A DIME, from me! Stomping and killing the monks are too fresh in my mind.

Posted by smn 2008-05-06 19:23|| 2008-05-06 19:23|| Front Page Top

#3 GOD IS PISSED, LET THE MURDERERS (and their families)STARVE.

Posted by Redneck Jim">Redneck Jim 2008-05-06 20:29|| 2008-05-06 20:29|| Front Page Top

#4 HMMMMMM, DREAM > the intensity or magnitude of the storm, espec HOW IT FORMED IN THE SKIES + APPROACHED MYANMAR = REGION; + later ESSEX relief [future Guam].

Posted by JosephMendiola 2008-05-06 22:56|| 2008-05-06 22:56|| Front Page Top

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