Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Jeremy Thomas, a native of Warren, Ohio, waves to citizens of the Municipality of Balasan, Philippines after delivering hygiene items, water and tents to the remote city. Thomas is a helicopter crewman with the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4.


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BALASAN, Philippines (July 1, 2008) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Jeremy Thomas, a native of Warren, Ohio, waves to citizens of the Municipality of Balasan, Philippines after delivering hygiene items, water and tents to the remote city. Thomas is a helicopter crewman with the "Black Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 4 embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and has been flying missions to the island delivering food and water in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the wake of Typhoon Fengshen. The region was hard-hit by Typhoon Fengshen and the "Black Knights" have been flying seven straight days delivering supplies to remote locations on the island. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball (Released)

Typhoon Fengshen is locally called Typhoon Frank.

Cabatuan.com - Timeline 2008 - Typhoon Frank - U.S. Navy