USS Sampson (DDG 102) and its two embarked helicopters will join a U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft supporting New Zealand earthquake recovery efforts, at the request of the New Zealand government.
At the request of the New Zealand Ministry of Defence, the United States Navy is providing maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft to assist in life-saving efforts after the Nov. 13 earthquakes on the South Island of New Zealand.
The U.S. Navy's top doctor announced new strategic priorities for Navy Medicine, Nov. 15.
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