374 AW Log-QRF conducts first real-world deployment during Philippine typhoon response

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iosaia Lavata’i, a loadmaster with 36th Airlift Squadron, guides a 10k All-Terrain forklift transporting palletized family food packs onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS during a foreign disaster relief operation at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. military is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief support to communities affected by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating, the U.S.'s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. The 374th Airlift Wing transported approximately 164,000 pounds of cargo, equipment and humanitarian aid throughout the duration of the operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)