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    A coastal area showing what appears to be a military or emergency response operation set up along a seawall following a major storm or typhoon. Storm-damaged palm trees with stripped fronds are visible bending in strong winds, alongside military-style equipment including olive-drab tents, flexible bladder tanks, pumping equipment, and large hoses. The scene suggests disaster relief or water purification operations in a post-storm environment.

    TACLOBAN, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES

    11.19.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Seawater is pumped through tactical water purification systems here Nov. 19. The TWPS systems uses state-of-the-art reverse osmosis technology to produce potable water. Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines Nov. 7 with estimated sustained winds near 200 mph and wind gusts eclipsing 220 mph. The Government of the Philippines and Armed Forces of the Philippines are leading recovery efforts with the assistance of the U.S. Armed Forces, United States Agency for International Development, and Department of Social Welfare and Development.

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    Date Taken: 11.19.2013
    Date Posted: 11.22.2013 20:42
    Photo ID: 1059071
    VIRIN: 131119-M-AQ282-014
    Resolution: 4368x2912
    Size: 4.93 MB
    Location: TACLOBAN, LEYTE, PH

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