Posts Tagged ‘haiti’
US military intervention in the Dominican Republic
http://www.youtube.com/v/XNokRs9kFT0?f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Video: This Week in Army History: In 1965, Operation Power Pack was the name for US military intervention in the Dominican Republic. The operation was initiated by Maj. Gen. Robert York, commander, 82nd Airborne Division. www.army.mil www.army.mil Source
Transcom Shows ‘Can-Do’ Spirit Supporting Haiti
The commander of U.S. Transportation Command credits U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ralph Riddle and his seaport operations crew for their "can-do" spirit and initiative that got the port of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, up and running within 48 hours of January's earthquake. Original post: Transcom Shows 'Can-Do' Spirit Supporting Haiti
Bataan due back in Norfolk today
NORFOLK, Va. — The amphibious assault ship Bataan is sailing back to Virginia waters after its humanitarian deployment to Haiti. Bataan is due back at Naval Station Norfolk on Saturday, after dropping off 900 Marines in North Carolina on Friday. About 1,000 sailors remain onboard. Bataan left Norfolk days after a devastating earthquake shook [...]
Military Continues to Support Recovery in Haiti
The U.S. military will continue to support the recovery work of Haiti's government and international agencies after the task force is deactivated at the end of May. Read more: Military Continues to Support Recovery in Haiti
Robins officials welcome returning members from Haiti mission
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Agency staff provides aeronautical products to military pilots, aviators
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General Keen’s Blog: Coordinate and Collaborate
The ability to coordinate and collaborate proved to be important elements in Operation Unified Response humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, the U.S. commander of the operation said in a blog. View original post here: General Keen's Blog: Coordinate and Collaborate
GIs With Malaria May Face Punishment
Servicemembers who contracted malaria in Haiti could be punished for failing to follow the prevention protocol, according to the Joint Task Force overseeing earthquake relief operations here. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit confirmed that two Marines deployed to Haiti had contracted malaria. Originally posted here: GIs With Malaria May [...]
Fort McHenry released from Haiti mission
The dock landing ship Fort McHenry was released Thursday from service as part of the humanitarian effort off Haiti and is making its way back home, the Navy said. The Fort McHenry is carrying elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and will call in North Carolina to offload its troops and their equipment before continuing back to Norfolk, [...]
Humanitarian Missions Prove Skills, Flexibility
The military's quick humanitarian response in Haiti, then in Chile, is proof that U.S. Southern Command can adapt quickly from its ongoing challenges in Latin America, its commander told U.S. senators. Go here to read the rest: Humanitarian Missions Prove Skills, Flexibility
