Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Alexander B. Yano, Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney and Republic of the Philippines Senator Dick Gordon. American and Philippine Officials met at Iloilo's Cabatuan Airport and flew aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan to discuss relief efforts.


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PANAY ISLAND, Philippines (June 29, 2008) From right to left, Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Alexander B. Yano, Commander Carrier Strike Group Seven, Rear Adm. James P. Wisecup, U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney and Republic of the Philippines Senator Dick Gordon prepare to take a helicopter ride to survey the island and drop off supplies. American and Philippine officials, met at Iloilo Airport to share their goals and show their support for Typhoon Fengshen relief efforts. At the request of the government of the Republic of the Philippines, Reagan is off the coast of Panay Island providing humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Reagan and other U.S. Navy ships are operating in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility to promote peace, cooperation and stability. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer S. Kimball (Released)

The Iloilo Airport is located in Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines.
Iloilo International Airport

Typhoon Fengshen is locally called Typhoon Frank.

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