I hear that a ship with Amphibian vehicles are heading for Tacloban. I used to belong to an AAV unit years ago in the USMC. These vehicles are being described as the "Swiss Army Knife of Vehicles". I never heard them called that way but I do know what they mean. They can carrly lots of supplies, inside these things, bunch of MRE's, medical supplies, troops, ammunition and definately go over debris. They splash in the sea and ride right up the beaches, and then go inland up to 400 miles or so without fueling. Just what they need. But they need to be there NOW. An AAV has been the work horse of amphibian opertions for the Marine Corps for many decades. I'm sure the Filipino Marines will be working hand in hand with their U.S. counterparts in this relief effort.