Military Assistance to Maui Swells to 700 as Recovery Teams Aid in Identifying Remains
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The military’s mission of aiding first responders on the Hawaiian island of Maui continues to grow, now involving nearly 700 Defense Department personnel and 157 Coast Guardsmen, a Pentagon spokesman told reporters on Tuesday. In contrast, a week ago, the U.S. military had around 400 service members providing aid to the island after fires swept […]
Military Now Has More Than 400 Troops Aiding Maui After Deadly Wildfires Devastated Island
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The military has stood up a task force and greatly expanded its involvement to more than 400 service members as it continues to respond to the deadly and record-breaking wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The Pentagon is now “executing six approved mission assignments from FEMA” that include moving people, cargo and supplies to […]