Oct. 22, 2024 DOD remains engaged in hurricane response, recovery efforts The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Oct. 7, 2024 DOD increases support for Hurricane Helene response efforts The Defense Department is continuing to increase its support for local, state and federal emergency responders in a massive effort to bring relief to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 1, 2024 Troops rescue hundreds in Helene aftermath More than 5,900 National Guardsmen from multiple states rescued hundreds of people and cleared roads across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Sept. 27, 2024 DOD supporting Tropical Storm Helene response efforts The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also warned of "historic, catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding as Helene continues along its path.
Aug. 30, 2023 Hicks defines need to focus DOD on climate change threats For the national security community, the statement that climate change is a national security issue is not controversial — it's fact, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy.
Aug. 29, 2023 Florida National Guard activated as Hurricane Idalia approaches The Florida National Guard has been fully activated with a mobilization of over 3,000 guardsmen in position across the state for Hurricane Idalia preparedness and response efforts, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Aug. 17, 2023 DOD Personnel Working With Hawaii, FEMA Officials to Speed Relief to Maui Almost 700 DOD personnel and 140 Coast Guardsmen are part of the coordinated response to the Maui wildfires.
May 30, 2023 Disaster response team deploys to help recover Guam after Typhoon Mawar Disaster response teams from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division are assisting in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar after it struck Guam, May 24.