Green Berets Survive Nepal Earthquake, Assist Relief Efforts

by Derek Gannon · April 28, 2015

SOFREP has confirmed reports of two U.S. Army Special Forces teams now assisting with relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Nepal on April 25th, 2015. The quake registered at 7.8 magnitude and ravaged the Nepalese capital city of Kathmandu and its surrounding countryside. Those Green Berets are from 1st Special Forces Group stationed out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington State.

The latest updates have reported that the earthquake has already claimed the lives of 3,000 citizens, and sadly, that number is expected to rise. The quake decimated portions of Kathmandu, causing a massive amount of casualties. Shockwaves rippled through the region and into the mountains, causing avalanches along the passes and base camps popular with tourists and locals on Mount Everest. Villages along the base of the mountains are feared to have faired worse, and concerns that entire villages and communities will become buried under rockslides may become reality.

About Derek Gannon

A freelance journalist based on the West Coast. Green Beret veteran of the Global War on Terror. He researches and reports on African, and Horn of Africa Terror Networks & News. Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Member, Humanist, and Former Armed Anthropologist that longs for what was, the American Dream. Veteran of 82nd, 173rd, RTB, & "The Legion" 5th Special Forces Group (A/1/5 CIF). Twitter: @derekgannoncm6.

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SydneyPI
It's great to see the work that the US, aka "The Great Satan" does in assisting with disaster relief. It's amazing how often it seems to be the nasty, colonialist powers of the US, UK, and in our region Australia, doing most of the heavy lifting and providing most of the aid when things go wrong in poorer countries. Where are those countries that seem to constantly bag the US and it's close allies?
Minou_Demimonde
I work with two gentlemen from Nepal. They have both lost contact with members of their families—not a surprise considering—and are devastated. Our small group of engineers has pulled together to support them with prayers and funds. When I told them about the Green Berets being there and helping, Gokul actually cried, and said that he felt such gratitude for even the smallest bit of professional help.There are a lot of people who are very willing to help, but few who are actually trained to do so. Sometimes, De Oppresso Liber means something slightly different than it usually does, but it always means honor. On behalf of Madhu and Gokul, I thank these honorable men.
YankeePapa
. ...Good news, Marines trained in Nepal two years ago for just this. Bad news, airport too jammed up to get them in for now... . http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-marines-trained-for-nepal-quake-disaster-now-awaiting-orders-to-go-1430322663 . -YP-
JackMurphyRGR
Minor confusion as 1st Group has one battalion in Oki and the rest at JBLM.
Kiyabear
jpnjoe Now I'm confused. I live near JBLM and the local newspaper had this information on the front page yesterday, stating that the 26 were stationed at JBLM. I don't doubt what you are saying, I'm just surprised the newspaper got it so wrong as that kind of info usually comes directly from JBLM.