The Armed Forces Network recently ran a series on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

The story by U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Michael Jackson features interviews with experts from the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies including:  Professor Jessica Ear, Dr. Alfred Oehlers, and Dr. James Campbell.

The series highlights the need for careful cooperation between nations to prepared for and minimize the impact of potential disasters.

Also featured are Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Admiral Samuel Locklear and Mr. Peter Colvin of the Pacific Disaster Center.

Watch the series online now:

 

Natural Disasters in the Pacific – Part I

Natural Disasters in the Pacific – Part II

Natural Disasters in the Pacific – Part III