U.S. military has 18 helicopters flying aid missions to Pakistan 's Swat district . Crews fly aid into flood ravaged towns like Kalam and bring people out of the area . `` We are also helping displaced people , ferrying about 200 per day , if not more . '' Comment: Aid missions considered vital to response efforts and improve America¹s standing in the region .
U.S. military has 18 helicopters flying aid missions to Pakistan 's Swat district . Crews fly aid into flood ravaged towns like Kalam and bring people out of the area . Comment: Aid missions considered vital to response efforts and improve America¹s standing in the region .