People make a list and check it twice during the holidays but not necessarily in preparation for any type of emergencies. Thankfully, Typhoon Soudelor didn’t claim any life on Saipan but it showed how poorly prepared many are for a typhoon whether they admit it or not. For...

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands—A small fleet of ships with Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3 recently played a different role assisting the people of Saipan recover from the destruction of Typhoon Soudelor, a Category 2 typhoon that devastated the island on Aug. 2....

Several weeks have passed since Typhoon Soudelor brought destruction and our recovery has moved along, thanks to the assistance of many different groups. I would like to thank the Marines, Navy, and Army for moving essential equipment and personnel by air and sea so quickly after...