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Haiti earthquake relief update for Jan 21
A great deal has been happening in Haiti in the last few hours. A second set of air drops was conducted today by American C-17′s. The U.S. military has more ships and soldiers, sailors and Marines en route to provide assistance. Here is a summary with links to longer stories on the various topics. Port Operations in Port-au-Prince A potion of the port is operating at this time. Inspection of the piers and other infrastructure and equipment … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Disasters, Military, Original writing, Reporting
Stories from Haiti – update for Jan 20 morning
Marines providing aid to Hatians in Leogane Approximately 125 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit came ashore near Leogane, Haiti today beginning relief operations in a pasture that is now being used as a landing zone for helicopters loaded with supplies. The Marines launched from the USS Bataan aboard CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters and UH-1N Hueys, aircraft that are part of the MEU’s Aviation Combat Element, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced). The Marines quickly established … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Medicine, Military, Our Allies
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