component command overseeing the disaster relief efforts. to aid in that coordination, u.s. marine corps brigadier general, u.s. naval amphibious forces europe commander and commanding general arrived in turkey february 9 to lead military coordination efforts with u.s. agencies involved in the humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts. we'll continue to provide you with updates as we receive them. issuing a press release with further details. we offer our thoughts and prayers to the people of turkey and syria during this tragic and difficult time. . the secretary expressed his thanks and appreciation to minister anon to the cooperation, in the surveillance balloon that violated the sovereignty of both countries. during the meeting, they reaffirm ld the close defense