U.S. Government
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 00:00
This flight is the first of four that will move the Seabee team to Haiti where they will clear a path for aid coming into the country.
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 00:00
As soon as the call came out for volunteers to participate in Haitian earthquake relief efforts, 940th Wing reservists here stepped forward.
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 00:00
The U.S. military is taking on a supporting role in the humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, facilitating the responses of many international humanitarian relief organizations.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
Before any Marine leaves the comfy confines of their deployed home, they have a checklist of mission essential items they never leave home without: Camelbak, water, chow, communication gear and most importantly, a translator.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
The Department of State is actively involved in addressing the potential for trafficking in persons, particularly children, in post-earthquake Haiti.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
The unit is trying to get control of the safety and distribution parts of the equation, but it is slow going. "Eventually, we’ll get back to a point that improves safety and allows the traffic to flow where it needs to when it needs to," Hollr
Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 00:00
"I don't think you could find a ship that has a better composition of people and things on board for this type of mission."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
I firmly believe their path to recovery lies in a whole-of-society approach— an approach that draws upon the immense capacity, compassion and camaraderie of the international community of nations.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
U.S. Transportation Command's Web site now provides instructions for nongovernmental or nonprofit organizations seeking airlift or sealift for humanitarian supplies and relief personnel.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 00:00
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.