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Originally Posted by dynalow
The other side of the US Military. 
First question: Where are our Carriers?
Answer: On the way.
Carl Vinson, other ships headed to Haiti
More than 4,000 sailors from the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are scheduled to deploy Monday from Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of a regularly scheduled deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation. There is no word on whether those ships will depart early or be used to support humanitarian requests.
The ARG includes the amphibious assault ship Nassau, the amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde and the dock landing ship Ashland. The 24th MEU is comprised of 1st Battalion, 9th Marines; Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced); Combat Logistics Battalion 24 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/01/navy_vinson_haiti_update_011310w/ |
Plus SOCOM and the
PR National Guard are already on the scene, so is the USAF. The problem is: when they get there, where do you find a place to land your aircraft, stock stuff-keep looters away, set up your hospitals? You gotta clear out rubble first
An article said the people were upset that the aid was not quickly forthcoming. Is this anger over lack of things they are entitled to? All aid is charity with no expectation of entitlement.