1/17/2010 - McCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. (AFNS) -- Airmen launched two McChord C-17 Globemaster III aircraft early Sunday in support of mounting relief efforts in Haiti, flying one aircraft to Langley AFB, Va., and the other to Pope AFB, N.C. From there, aircrews were to transport specialized teams and relief supplies into Haiti's Toussaint L' Ouverture International Airport.

On Saturday, McChord Airmen operating from the U.S. east coast completed an initial mission into Haiti by midday; two C-17s and four aircrews remain on alert at McChord for additional humanitarian relief missions.

Onboard aircraft that departed McChord Sunday were three-person Air Force Phoenix Raven Teams. Team members, made up of Air Force Security Forces, have specialized cultural and security training to provide enhanced in-flight and plane-side security at austere global locations. Raven teams will augment aircrew support and security for passengers in the event of any type of evacuation mission on the return to the United States.

Aircraft were flown by active duty Air Mobility Command Airmen and Air Force Reserve Command Airmen, respectively, of the 62nd Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing. Both wings are permanently assigned to McChord.

McChord Airmen are contributing to Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE, a U.S. Southern Command-led humanitarian effort directly helping the Haitian people in the wake of Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake which ravaged the Caribbean nation, leaving thousands dead and many more homeless. Humanitarian missions are being conducted with great urgency, focused on saving lives and alleviating human suffering. By the end of the weekend, 9,000 to 10,000 American servicemembers will be in Haiti or afloat offshore. Red Cross officials said the death toll could reach 50,000.

McChord Airmen and the C-17 have a long history of supporting humanitarian operations. In preparation for Hurricane Gustav in 2008, McChord Airmen flew members of the 615th Contingency Response Wing and 15,500 pounds of their equipment to New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, La., into the heart of coastal areas destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In October 2009, McChord transported Federal Emergency Management Agency members and 17,000 pounds of cargo to American Samoa in support of tsunami relief operations.

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On JB MDL welcomes evacuees from Haiti

1/17/2010 - JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. (AFNS) -- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst officials welcomed more than 250 evacuees from Haiti Jan. 15 following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake there.

JB McGuire officials are facilitating support efforts with various governmental and civilian organizations to ensure the evacuees are properly cared for. The team has provided food, clothing, medical care and transportation to ensure to assist evacuees until they reach their final destinations.

"Our only focus is taking care of the immediate needs of these people", said Col. Joe Poth, the joint base deputy commander. "The military is uniquely qualified and organized to do these types of evacuation and humanitarian operations. With the various organizations that are assisting us, we are doing the very best we can to help in light of this terrible tragedy".

Personnel and units from JB McGuire including the 621st Contingency Response Wing, 305th Air Mobility Wing, 514th Air Mobility Wing as well as the 87th Air Base Wing have been on the ground in Haiti supporting this massive humanitarian effort.

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On a same day, the Seattle PI internet news reported that Almost 200 evacuees crowd into a C-17 Globemaster at the Port-au-Prince airport on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010. The C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base participated in a massive airlift of personnel and relief supplies into earthquake-damaged Haiti. The evacuees were taken to Orlando, Florida.

The C-17 can carry large combat equipment and troops or humanitarian aid across international distances directly to small austere airfields anywhere in the world. With a full payload of 170,000 pounds, the C-17 can fly 2,400 nautical miles and land in 3,000 feet or less.

There are currently 212 C-17s in service worldwide -- 19 with international customers. The U.S. Air Force, including active Guard and Reserve units, has 193. International customers include Qatar, the UK Royal Air Force, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Australian Air Force, and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. The Qatar Emiri Air Force operates two Boeing C-17s. Boeing delivered Qatar's first C-17 on August 11, 2009 and the second on September 10, 2009. In February 2009, the United Arab Emirates signed an agreement to purchase four C-17 airlifters. In January 2010, UAE signed a contract with Boeing for six C-17s (four C-17s in 2011, and two in 2012).

Especially for the climate changes, it is the most essential to prepare the disastrous ready for nation wide. The natural disaster is one of the major thing that we can think to prepare in advance to prevent the unpredicting accident like after shock, earthquake, hurricane, flood, heavy snow, tsunami, mudslide, thunder, etc....The rescue mission is another thing that Humanitarian aid for relief efforts. The following is the Scale of Haiti Tragedy as of January 18th, 2010. All of these numbers could be bigger when we do not have the Humanitarian aid ready and rescue missions are not ready for all the nations: Many media reported that On January 18th, 2010, the record shows 200,000 people killed but, as of January 19th 2010, the Government estimates that 75,000 people have been killed, 200,000 injured and one million have been displaced. IOM estimates that some 370,000 people are living in makeshift settlements throughout the city with limited access to water and sanitation. People continue to leave Port-au-Prince for unaffected areas in the south and south west of the country. see below: the UN report shows as of January 21st, 2010:

See the status as of January 21st, 2010 by OCHA
Number of people killed shows 75,000 killed (GoH)

Responding for the delivery of humanitarian aid is getting much better organized and facilitate faster and more effective responses to major emergencies affecting large numbers of people due to the right transportation and military service has been effectively involved for humanitarian aid services. See more detailed Info.

Also see below for amazing work of humanitarian support via military's Boeing C-17. The crew of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III delivers tons of water and food to earthquake survivors in Haiti Jan 18, 2010. International aid has been pouring into the country that was devast... The crew of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III delivers tons of water and food to earthquake survivors in Haiti Jan 18, 2010. International aid has been pouring into the country that was devastated by the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Jan 12, 2010. The water and food are packaged in the padded boxes you see leaving the aircraft, that cushion & protect the supplies from breaking when they hit the ground. Once on the ground, the team opens the boxes & provides the water and food to the survivors. (Video by U. S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Suddeth) Category: Nonprofits & Activism Tags: Haiti Humanitarian Earthquake Relief Air Drop Air Delivery C-17 USAF US Air Force.

The giant Air Force Boeing C-17 Haiti Humanitarian Earthquake Relief Air Drop Air Delivery C-17 USAF US Air Force.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) coordinates the international humanitarian response to a crisis or emergency pursuant to Resolution 46/182 of the United Nations General Assembly.

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catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, January 18th, 2010, Rev. January 21st, 2010.

On January 12, 2010,

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area shook Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help. Other buildings also were damaged and scientists said they expected "substantial damage and casualties."

With communications disrupted there were no reports of deaths or injuries soon after the quake, as powerful aftershocks shook the country.

The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.0 and was centered about 10 miles (15 kilometers) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It had a depth of 5 miles (8 kilometers). It was the largest quake recorded in the area, said USGS analyst Dale Grant, and the last major one since a magnitude-6.7 temblor in 1984.

An Associated Press videographer saw the wrecked hospital in Petionville, a hillside Port-au-Prince district that is home to many diplomats and wealthy Haitians. Elsewhere, a U.S. government official reported seeing houses that had tumbled into a ravine.

Haiti's ambassador to the U.S., Raymond Joseph, said from his Washington office that he spoke to President Rene Preval's chief of staff, Fritz Longchamp, just after the quake hit. He said Longchamp told him that "buildings were crumbling right and left" near the national palace. He said he has not gotten through by phone to Haiti since.

The following CNN video shows that the Haiti is in need for emergency support as much as all they can get now.

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Yahoo reported that Don Blakeman, an analyst at the USGS in Golden, Colorado, said such a strong quake carried the potential for widespread damage.

"I think we are going to see substantial damage and casualties," he said.

See below the USGS Community Internet Intensity Map for Haiti Region. It was analyzed on January 13, 2010 at 2: 58 PM.

The Wikipedia reported that the capital city Port-Au-Princehe was devastated by the earthquake. A tsunami warning was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Tsunami Warning Center for outlying regions but was later cancelled. Multiple aftershocks have hit the area, including one measuring magnitude 5.9. It was reported on BBC News that the Presidential Palace, the Haitian Parliament, many ministry buildings, along with schools, hospitals and numerous other buildings have collapsed in the quake.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere which warns of dangerous weather, charts seas and skies, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment.

Many communities and non-profit organizations are already requesting the contributions and prayers for those who are affected by a disastrous Earthquake. The following web addresses to provide information and handle donations for victims throughout the region and for many other reasons. You may choose one of these organizations to support.

US is already sending disastrous Earthquake humanitarian support. No communication is available in Haiti and difficult to get the worst ever in Haiti's 7.0 earthquake and the Haiti is crying to get support as soon as possible. The palace, school, many big companies are distoryed. The media is reporting that they Need help and support for the humanitarian support as much as they can get to help their suffer that they have now and rescue as soon as possible..........

Choose one of these non Profit organization to support who are in need World Vision World Concern World Hope International Action Against Hunger ADRA International Air Serv International American Friends Service Committee American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. American Jewish World Service American Red Cross American Refugee Committee AmeriCares Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) Brother's Brother Foundation CARE Catholic Medical Mission Board Catholic Relief Services CHF International Christian Children's Fund Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC) Church World Service Concern Worldwide, US

Choose one of these non Profit organization to support who are in need Direct Relief International Episcopal Relief and Development Food for the Hungry, Inc. Habitat for Humanity International Heart to Heart International International Medical Corps International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) International Relief and Development, Inc. International Relief Teams International Rescue Committee Latter-Day Saint Charities Lutheran World Relief MAP International Mercy Corps Mercy-USA for Aid and Development Northwest Medical Teams Operation Blessing International Plan USA Project Concern International Project HOPE Relief International Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) Samaritan's Purse Save the Children USA Stop Hunger Now United Methodist Committee on Relief United Way International World Concern World Emergency Relief World Hope International World Relief World Vision

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catch4all.com, Sandra Englund, January 13th, 2010