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Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off-load three Haitian patients from a MH-60, Feb. 5. The patients were transported from the USNS Comfort and recieved immediate medical care upon arrival at the interim aftercare facility in Port au Prince, Haiti. CLB-24 set up and currently maintain a medical facility for Haitians returning from USNS Comfort to their homes in Haiti. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David J. Beall) - Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off-load three Haitian patients from a MH-60, Feb. 5. The patients were transported from the USNS Comfort and recieved immediate medical care upon arrival at the interim aftercare facility in Port au Prince, Haiti. CLB-24 set up and currently maintain a medical facility for Haitians returning from USNS Comfort to their homes in Haiti. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David J. Beall)

Cpl. Andrew Smith, motarman, Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quells the crowd at a food distribution point in Carrefour, Haiti. Marines had to weed through swarms of people gathered at the point to find those possessing food vouchers that were issued by the local government and ensuring they received food rations. The 24th MEU has been on the ground conducting similar relief operations in three locations throughout Carrefour. - Cpl. Andrew Smith, motarman, Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quells the crowd at a food distribution point in Carrefour, Haiti. Marines had to weed through swarms of people gathered at the point to find those possessing food vouchers that were issued by the local government and ensuring they received food rations. The 24th MEU has been on the ground conducting similar relief operations in three locations throughout Carrefour.

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors evaluate the area of Corail, Haiti using assessment teams Jan. 27 to determine the amount of damage caused by Haiti's recent earthquake that occurred Jan. 12. Assessment teams gathered information on the amount of medical, food, and infrastructure repair needed during the MEU's humanitarian assistance mission in Haiti. 24th MEU remains to be among the most flexible and expedient units to support a variety of humanitarian assistance as one of the Marine Corps' rapid response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda) - 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and Sailors evaluate the area of Corail, Haiti using assessment teams Jan. 27 to determine the amount of damage caused by Haiti's recent earthquake that occurred Jan. 12. Assessment teams gathered information on the amount of medical, food, and infrastructure repair needed during the MEU's humanitarian assistance mission in Haiti. 24th MEU remains to be among the most flexible and expedient units to support a variety of humanitarian assistance as one of the Marine Corps' rapid response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)

Petty Officer 1st Class James Carbone, a hospital corpsman with Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries 14-year-old Lydie Augustin out of a Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced) MV-22 Osprey in which she was flown back to her village of Grande Saliene, Haiti, to be reunited with her family and friends, Feb. 1. Lydie was transported to USS Nassau a week prior in order to receive emergency medical care of her wounds which she received during the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jan. 12. - Petty Officer 1st Class James Carbone, a hospital corpsman with Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, carries 14-year-old Lydie Augustin out of a Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced) MV-22 Osprey in which she was flown back to her village of Grande Saliene, Haiti, to be reunited with her family and friends, Feb. 1. Lydie was transported to USS Nassau a week prior in order to receive emergency medical care of her wounds which she received during the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jan. 12.

Cpl. Reginald Chery,tank mechanic, tank platoon, Alpha Company, BLT 1/9, a translator for one of the assessment teams finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group conduct an assessment of St Marc, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors handed out Meals Ready to Eat and bottled water to the patients at the St Nicholas Hospital in St Marc. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson) - Cpl. Reginald Chery,tank mechanic, tank platoon, Alpha Company, BLT 1/9, a translator for one of the assessment teams finds out who the key leaders are for the Saint Marc region of Haiti. Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group conduct an assessment of St Marc, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors handed out Meals Ready to Eat and bottled water to the patients at the St Nicholas Hospital in St Marc. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson)

Lance Cpl. Alfred, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, shares a laugh with some children in the town of Mirebalais, Haiti during a disaster relief assessment of the area today. Alfred is of Hatian desent and acted as a translator for a 10-man assessment team. The team flew in on MV-22 Ospreys, marking the first time these aircraft have flown in support of a Humanitarian mission. - Lance Cpl. Alfred, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 24th MEU, shares a laugh with some children in the town of Mirebalais, Haiti during a disaster relief assessment of the area today. Alfred is of Hatian desent and acted as a translator for a 10-man assessment team. The team flew in on MV-22 Ospreys, marking the first time these aircraft have flown in support of a Humanitarian mission.

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson) - Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment of Grand Saline, Haiti. These Marines and Sailors assessed living conditions, water sources, and medical needs in Grand Saline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt Andrew J Carlson)

MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quietly remain full stowed on the flight deck of USS Nassau on Jan. 19 for their upcoming deployment. 24th MEU Marines and Sailors embarked vessels of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, marking the onset of their six-month deployment. The 24th MEU is among the most versatile military units in the world and stands ready to perform a full spectrum of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda) - MV-22 Ospreys from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, quietly remain full stowed on the flight deck of USS Nassau on Jan. 19 for their upcoming deployment. 24th MEU Marines and Sailors embarked vessels of the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, marking the onset of their six-month deployment. The 24th MEU is among the most versatile military units in the world and stands ready to perform a full spectrum of missions ranging from humanitarian relief to full-scale combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex C. Sauceda)