ESG 5/15th MEU Photos
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Arial shots of Indonesian devastation (by SSgt Smith)

Flying over a landing zone in a town we called Meulaboh.
We fly over most LZ's prior to landing to ensure the zone is clear of obstacles and personnel.

A bridge in Meulaboh about a half mile off the coast line. The Tsunami ripped the bridge apart.
In many places, it ripped sections out of the road and left anyone alive starving for food and water.
(Note the makeshift ferry above the bridge.)

What used to be homes for the Indonesian people - about 1 mile off the coast line.
Not only did the water do damage here but the earthquake was devastating as well.
Our LZ for dropping off many medical supplies and food and water was next to these houses.

A barge up near the city of Bande Aceh. This barge was slammed ashore by the massive wave.

A CH-46E helicopter flying south of Meulaboh to an airfield where we dropped off approximately half of our supplies.
There were Indonesian military working there as well as many survivors waiting for food, water, and medical supplies.

A mosque about 1/4 mile off the coast line.
There were many mosques that surprisingly stood alone amongst all the fallen homes.