NC Marines prepare 3 ships to aid in Haiti relief

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Marines and sailors from North Carolina are boarding three ships to Haiti to support relief efforts following this week’s devastating earthquake.

Officials said the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit will be deployed on the amphibious ships USS Bataan, Fort McHenry and Carter Hall on Friday. The unit is taking trucks, earth-moving
equipment and water purification systems to support the disaster relief effort.

Fort Bragg has already sent more than 100 soldiers to Haiti while another 800 soldiers are going Friday.

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