U.S. Military Aircraft Deliver Over 3 Million Kilograms Of Aid In Support Of Pakistan Flood Relief

September 17, 2010

Islamabad - U.S. military aircraft supporting Pakistan's flood relief efforts achieved a significant milestone yesterday, exceeding three million kilograms of relief supplies delivered since Aug. 5, when U.S. military relief flight operations in Pakistan began.

To date, U.S. military helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, working in close partnership with the Pakistan military, have transported more than 3,175,000 kilograms of relief supplies and rescued more than 15,000 people, delivering much-needed aid and providing transport to people who urgently need emergency assistance.