U.S. military 'surging forces' to Venezuela for earthquake relief efforts

"The U.S. military is actively "surging forces" to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country on Wednesday.

U.S. Southern Command moved on Thursday to deploy available resources, including transport ships and aircraft, to support the disaster relief efforts led by the State Department.
"These forces will provide specialized mobility services and support to U.S. government personnel, search and rescue teams, and U.S. interagency partners as they assess damage, locate the injured, and deliver critical, life-saving assistance," SOUTHCOM said in a statement.
Venezuela requested aid from the United States in the immediate aftermath of the 7.2-magnitude and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes." msn