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US government begins sending earthquake aid to Turkey
The U.S. government is working to provide aid to earthquake victims in the Middle East.
By Sarah Sicard
USS Arlington, Navy surgeons, head to Haiti, while a joint task force provides disaster relief
The ship is expected to arrive in Haiti “by the end of the week,” and is equipped with a surgical team along with landing craft capability. Soldiers, Marines also deploy.
By Diana Stancy
US military provides assistance to Haiti following earthquake, tropical storm
U.S. Southern Command has established Joint Task Force-Haiti to conduct U.S. military operations in support of the USAID-led foreign disaster assistance mission.
By Diana Stancy
Izmir garrison recovers after earthquake in Turkey
LANDCOM's headquarters suffered cracks in plaster walls and ceilings from the Oct. 30 earthquake, but nothing unexpected.
No reported earthquake injuries to US military personnel in Izmir, Turkey
A damage assessment is still underway.
By Howard Altman