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National Guard Lends a Hand in Haiti

Since U.S. Task Force Bon Voizen launched its humanitarian relief exercise in Haiti at the end of April, task force personnel under the command of the Louisiana National Guard have treated more than 800 dental patients and nearly 23,000 medical patients. Veterinary technicians have treated almost 1,500 area animals, and engineers have built a school and two clinics.

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Task Force Bon Voizon Completes Haiti Relief Operations

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 – Task Force Bon Voizen - translated “good neighbor” - has concluded after providing medical, dental and veterinary care to more than 2,100 animals and 32,000 people over the last two months. Story

Task Force 'Good Neighbor'
Leaves Haiti a Better Place

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, June 21, 2011 – Members of Task Force Bon Voizen, a Louisiana National Guard-led humanitarian exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, have been in Haiti providing medical, dental, veterinary care and engineering projects. Story

New Horizons Haiti 2011 Builds Capacity

GONAIVES, Haiti, June 21, 2011 - New Horizons Haiti 2011 medical readiness training exercise in Desdunes, Haiti, illustrates the importance of tapping into resources, structures and expertise already present. Story

Force Wins Hearts 'One Patient at a Time'

DESDUNES, Haiti, June 20, 2011 - Task Force Bon Voizen, a Louisiana National Guard-led humanitarian exercise in Haiti sponsored by U.S. Southern Command, has provided treatment for more than 800 dental patients and nearly 23,000 medical patients. Story

Task Force Delivers 'Human Message'

FORWARD OPERATING BASE MANDRIN, Haiti, June 20, 2011 - Task Force Bon Voizen, a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored joint foreign humanitarian exercise under the command of the Louisiana National Guard, is wrapping up its two-month exercise. Story

Special Report coverage
By Fred W. Baker III

June 2011

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Task Force Bon Voizen

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Troops Deliver School Supplies to Haitian Children

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On Location

Map of Haiti from the CIA World Factbook

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