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U.S. Marines guide a few of hundreds of thousands of people displaced by Typhoon Haiyan off an MV-22B Osprey at Villamor Air Base, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. The Osprey can take off vertically and convert to a fixed-wing aircraft, providing a unique capability in humanitarian operations. The U.S Marines, assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, are supporting Philippines efforts in the wake of the deadly typhoon.

SAFE ON VILLAMOR

U.S. Marines guide a few of hundreds of thousands of people displaced by Typhoon Haiyan off an MV-22B Osprey at Villamor Air Base, Philippines, Nov. 12, 2013. The Osprey can take off vertically and convert to a fixed-wing aircraft, providing a unique capability in humanitarian operations. The U.S Marines, assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, are supporting Philippines efforts in the wake of the deadly typhoon.

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