Banner

Headliner

Haiti aid mission uses lessons of war   

           

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — This is not war, this overwhelming humanitarian effort. But after eight years of dealing with counterinsurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, the lessons learned there — getting into the communities to understand the people’s needs — apply here to the job of distributing food and water and providing medical help.

 

...more

  

FOR INFORMATION ON HAITI OR MEDIA EMBEDS, DIAL 910-907-1203

News Videos

Veteran's Day Div. Run Photos

82nd Fallen Soldiers Releases

Please note this won't always be up-to-date, it could take a few days to get the most recent Fallen Heroes on to this page.

All American News - Haiti Relief Efforts. . .

Click here to see newest Mary Walker Award winners

 

Photos of Haiti Relief effort

 

 

Trickle of Aid Reaches Destitute Haitian Quake Survivors

U.S. officials say a trickle of international aid is reaching earthquake survivors in Haiti, but humanitarian needs far outpace delivery capabilities due to impassable roads, limited airlift capacity, and other challenges in the wake of last week's catastrophe.  Meanwhile, anger and lawlessness have escalated in Port-au-Prince and surrounding communities, as desperation grows.   more.....
 

 

 

Where do you begin to help?

The earthquake that hit Haiti might have killed over 100,000 people. The UN estimates that 2 million people need emergency food relief.

Where on earth do you begin to help?  more.....

 

US soldier returns to Haiti to help, finds family

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Junior Florestal left Haiti when he was 13 for a better life in the United States. He long promised to return, but it took an earthquake to bring him back. more.....

 

Troops Spread Holiday Cheer in Afghanistan

  BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Service members supporting Operation Enduring Freedom welcomed the Christmas season on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, with a few carols and a lot of cheer, Nov. 28. more.....

 

Remains of U.S. Paratrooper Found in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The remains of a U.S. paratrooper reported missing since early this month in western Afghanistan was recovered yesterday, military officials said.

The body of Army Sgt. Brandon Islip was recovered from the Bala Murgahab River in Badghis province after a local Afghan resident provided information on his whereabouts, officials said.

more.....

 

Iraqi Commandos, US Paratroopers Practice for Partnered Air-assault Operations

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Iraqi commandos and reconnaissance scouts partnered with "All American" paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, Nov. 15, to train for future helicopter operations.

more.....

 

 

Units/ News

Deployment Links

Photos
Airborne Operations Photos
Training Photos

Multimedia

Hurricane Katrina Video

Global War on Terrorism Video

 more videos

Webmaster's Corner

Division Webmaster Guidance
Feedback on this Webpage?
Send e-mail to the webmaster

Privacy and Secruity
  ATTENTION! 

This website contains non-classified information only and is not authorized for classified

information transfer.  OFFICIAL DOD TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THIS COMPUTER SYSTEM,

ARE SUBJECT TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. USE OF THIS COMPUTER

SYSTEM CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING.

 accessibility graphic

Exit SignIndicates link off of Fort Bragg. The appearance of these hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement of these web sites by the U.S. Army or the information, products or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities, the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. The links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of this military web site.