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U.S. Military's Top Stories - Helping Haiti

U.S. airmen load gear onto a C-130E Hercules aircraft departing for Haiti, Jan. 13, 2010. U.S. airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing will be part of a U.S. humanitarian relief mission to the earthquake-stricken country. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason

Top Stories

Obama Makes Haiti Response Top Priority

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – President Barack Obama said today said he’s made helping Haiti in the wake of a crippling earthquake the top priority of every U.S. government agency. Story | Video | Transcript

Richmond Supply Center Prepares to Help

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – Defense Supply Center Richmond is preparing to support humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti. Story

U.S. Military "Working Feverishly" to Send Resources to Aid Haitian Quake Victims

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – With Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ committing all available military resources to the Haiti relief effort, U.S. Southern Command is “working feverishly and aggressively ” to get them there as quickly as possible, its commander said today. Story

Air Force Special Forces Rescue Seven

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 - U.S. Air Force special force operators in Haiti have rescued seven survivors of the massive Jan. 12 earthquake that continues to wreak havoc on the country in its wake, according to Air Force officials. Story

U.S., Haitian Officials Work on Quake Relief

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – Haitian and U.S. officials are working together to meet the challenges of the Port-au-Prince earthquake, State Department officials said. Story

82nd Airborne Soldiers Begin Deployment

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – An initial contingent of 100 82nd Airborne Division troops deployed to Haiti around noon today, and another 800 soldiers will follow tomorrow to support disaster relief and humanitarian support. Story

Ohio Air Guard Assists Haiti Relief Efforts

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 14, 2010 – The Ohio Air National Guard has provided two C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the Mansfield-based 179th Airlift Wing to provide immediate assistance to quake victims in Haiti. Story

Logistics Agency Prepares to Help Haiti

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2010 – The Defense Logistics Agency is preparing to provide humanitarian relief in response to the devastating earthquake that shook Haiti Jan. 12. Story

Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is headed toward earthquake-devastated Haiti and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow to provide airlift support for the disaster-response mission, the commander of U.S. Southern Command reported today. Story

U.S. Military Assesses Haiti Disaster

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – Defense Department officials are coordinating with their State Department counterparts to provide life-saving assistance in Haiti as quickly as possible after a devastating earthquake struck near the capital of Port-au-Prince yesterday afternoon. Story

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USS Carl Vinson Arrives in Haiti to Support Humanitarian Operations

100113-N-4774B-935 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2010) Bridge watch standers observe SH-60F Sea Hawks assigned to the Red Lions of Helicopter Squadron (HS) 15, land aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 have received orders from U.S. Southern Command to render humanitarian assistance to the Caribbean nation of Haiti, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released)

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Thompson, USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs

USS CARL VINSON, At sea (NNS) -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrived off the coast of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Jan. 15 to commence humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Carl Vinson received orders from U.S. Southern Command to deliver assistance to the Caribbean nation following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake which caused catastrophic damage within the capital city Jan. 12. The aircraft carrier's speed, flexibility and sustainability make it an ideal platform to carry out relief operations.

"Our initial focus is to concentrate on saving lives while providing first responder support to the people of Haiti. Our assistance here reflects our nation's compassion and commitment to those impacted by this tragedy," said Rear. Adm. Ted Branch, commander of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and the U.S. Navy's sea-based humanitarian support mission of Haiti.

The carrier arrived on station with a robust airlift capability, picking up extra helicopters while in transit that will will prove essential during the mission.

Carl Vinson commanding officer Capt. Bruce H. Lindsey said, "When tasked to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Haiti, we immediately headed to Mayport, Fla., at more than 30 knots and loaded 19 helicopters, personnel and support equipment from five different East Coast Navy squadrons in less than eight hours. There is no other platform that can do all of that so quickly."

U.S. Southern Command is well-versed in providing humanitarian assistance to the region. Since 2005, the command has led U.S. military support to 14 major relief missions, including assistance to Haiti in September 2008. During that mission, U.S. military forces airlifted 3.3 million pounds of aid to communities that were devastated by a succession of major storms.

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United States Deploys Troops to Haiti

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA (Jan. 13, 2010) Navy hospital staff members rush an American U.S. Embassy worker into the U.S. Naval Hospital at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter. The worker was one of four Haiti earthquake victims received for evaluation and treatment. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Bill Mesta/Released)

By Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- President Barack Obama said Jan. 14 he's made helping Haiti in the wake of a crippling earthquake the top priority of every U.S. government agency.

Speaking from the White House, Obama called the quake an unimaginable tragedy and said the United States has launched "a swift, coordinated and aggressive effort" to help.

Flanked by his national security team, the president said the U.S. response will require help from every government agency and the compassion of Americans.

"I've made it clear [to Cabinet officers and government agency heads] that Haiti must be a top priority for their departments and agencies right now," Obama said. "This is one of those moments that call out for American leadership."

American service members are deploying to the area, the president said.

"Several Coast Guard cutters are already there, providing everything from basic services like water to vital technical support for this massive logistical operation," he said. "Elements of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division will arrive today."

The United States also is deploying a Marine expeditionary unit, the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH-20).

The first waves of the U.S. rescue and relief effort are on the ground and at work, the president said.

"An airlift has been set up to deliver high-priority items like water and medicine," Obama said.

The United States is working closely with the Haitian government, the United Nations and relief organizations to deliver supplies, but it will take some time for supplies, personnel and equipment to arrive in Haiti, he added.

"Right now in Haiti, roads are impassible, the main port is damaged and communications are just beginning to come online, and aftershocks continue," he said. "None of this will seem quick enough, … but it's important that everyone in Haiti understand that one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history is moving toward Haiti."

The earthquake struck the evening of Jan. 12 near the capital of Port-au-Prince. The magnitude 7.0 quake flattened many areas of the city. Port-au-Prince is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean, and Haitian officials fear that at least 100,000 people may be dead.

American assets are pouring into the country. U.S. search and rescue teams have arrived, and medical personnel and relief supplies are arriving.

In the best of times, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The country suffers from extreme poverty, deforestation, a lack of infrastructure and political instability.

Obama pledged not to forsake the people of Haiti in their hour of need.

"American stands with you. The world stands with you," he said. "We know you are a strong and resilient people. You have endured a history of slavery and struggle and natural disaster and recovery. Through it all, your spirit has been unbroken and your faith unwavering. Today, you must know that help is arriving and much more help is on the way."

For more news, visit www.navy.mil.

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Happy New Year

Welcome to 2010!

It's a brand new year and a fresh start. What will you be doing this year to show your support to our troops?

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