Strategic position allows for swift SDDC response to Pakistan earthquake crisis.

On the morning of Oct. 8, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the heart of the Pakistan-held Kashmir territory. While the resulting crisis from this natural disaster could not be predicted, it was obvious from the beginning that the United States would provide as much support to the Pakistan government as requested.

The U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) role in the relief efforts has been well documented, and the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) played an integral role in providing deployment and distribution support to relief operations. <