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Our Prayers go to out to all the people in Haiti and to those who are helping them!!

Kansas civil engineers build hospital in Haiti

Kansas civil engineers build hospital in Haiti

by Armed Forces Press Service

Tue, Feb 02, 2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, (2/1/10) - The bright clothing, smiles and conversation could be taking place in any hospital lobby in the world. Patients are being admitted, treated and released.

U.S. Carrier Leaves Haiti; Relief Mission Continues

U.S. Carrier Leaves Haiti; Relief Mission Continues

by Armed Forces Press Service

Mon, Feb 01, 2010

By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2010 - The release of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson and other military assets from the humanitarian assistance mission in Haiti in no way signals a winding down of U.S. military operations there, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told reporters today.

Joint Task Force Organizes Haitian Airport

Joint Task Force Organizes Haitian Airport

by Armed Forces Press Service

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 28, 2010 - When a disaster strikes, people assume it should be easy to get relief supplies in.

Air Force Team Cares for Haiti Victims in Flight

Air Force Team Cares for Haiti Victims in Flight

by Armed Forces Press Service

Wed, Jan 27, 2010

By Derek Kaufman Special to American Forces Press Service WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2010 - A three-person medical team from the Wright-Patterson Medical Center here is providing aeromedical evacuation support for victims of the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

5,000-Bed Hospital to Increase Haitian Medical Capacity

5,000-Bed Hospital to Increase Haitian Medical Capacity

by Armed Forces Press Service

Tue, Jan 26, 2010

By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2010 - U.S. and international relief workers in Haiti are developing a 5,000-bed hospital in the capital of Port-au-Prince to increase medical capacity as the country struggles to recover two weeks after a devastating earthquake struck.

USS Normandy Serves Dual Role in Haiti Efforts

USS Normandy Serves Dual Role in Haiti Efforts

by Armed Forces Press Service

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

By Christen N. McCluney Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2010 - The Norfolk-based guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy is supporting relief efforts in the air, at sea and ashore for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Logistics Task Force Keeps Relief Flowing into Haiti

Logistics Task Force Keeps Relief Flowing into Haiti

by Armed Forces Press Service

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

By Christen N. McCluney Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2010 - A newly established joint logistics hub at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is helping save lives by making sure that food, water, supplies, equipment and personnel are delivered to bring relief to survivors of the disastrous Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti

USS Carl Vinson Sailors Support Haiti Mission

USS Carl Vinson Sailors Support Haiti Mission

by Armed Forces Press Service

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

By Christen N. McCluney Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2010 - Sailors aboard the USS Carl Vinson are playing a pivotal role in providing medical services and humanitarian support during Operation Unified Response in Haiti, the ship's commander said yesterday.

U.S. Forces in Haiti to Grow to 20,000

U.S. Forces in Haiti to Grow to 20,000

by Armed Forces Press Service

Mon, Jan 25, 2010

By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Roughly 20,000 U.S. troops will be supporting relief efforts in Haiti by Jan. 24, military officials said, adding to the 13,000-strong American force currently there.