The US Marines are missing a huge moment in Australia...

Thanks to the Republic of Singapore Air Force who are on their way to join our Multi-National Rotary Wing Task Group.

Both Singapore (Chinooks) and @NZAirForce (NH-90s) joining #YourADF Rotary Wing team means a lot.@CDF_Aust @lindareynoldswa @comdforcomd @AustralianArmy pic.twitter.com/eM7SHdBB5u

— CO 5 Avn Regt (@5AvnRegtAusArmy) January 7, 2020

Australia has mobilized its military (most publicly its Navy) to help fight massive wildfires in their country.

New Zealand and now Singapore are rushing to assist.

US Marines are stationed there and have made no move (that I can see) to join the effort.

We're missing a huge moment.  Seeing US Marines rushing to assist would be a great publicity move but for some reason the powers that be seem to be unable to commit to a modest action.

Hell you could have Marines passing out relief supplies if nothing else.

HA/DR is suppose to be one of our missions.  Australia is suppose to be a valuable ally in the Pacific.

This should be a no brainer.