U.S. Military Deploys Unique Skills in Hurricane Relief Effort

US State Department, WASHINGTON: A senior Defense Department official says the U.S. military has a unique ability to assist the civilian rescue effort in response to Hurricane Katrina.  
 
The U.S. government has launched one of the largest domestic response mobilizations in U.S. history in the wake of massive destruction, death and homelessness caused by Hurricane Katrina.  
 
The deputy director for anti-terrorism and homeland defense for the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters at the Pentagon August 31 that the military is focusing its efforts on avoiding further loss of life and restoring critical infrastructure. Brigadier General Terry Scherling said service members are ready to do whatever is necessary