U.S. Airborne Troops Expand Relief Efforts in Haiti

by Gary Kopycinski on January 19, 2010

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 19, 2010 – Even as thousands more show up daily for free food and water, the 82nd Airborne Division troops at their makeshift forward operating base here have begun to move out beyond its barriers to see how else they can help those still suffering from last week’s earthquake. Helicopters arrive every morning, bringing more food and water to the base, run by the 1st Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment. Troops line the hill like ants from the landing zone down to the distribution point, carry cases and cases of water and meals.