Rear Adm. Dave M. Thomas Jr. (left) Task Force 41 commander, speaks to Marines and sailors of the medical team aboard USS Bataan, March 23. Thomas came aboard Bataan to thank the Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors with USS Bataan for their efforts in support of Operation Unified Response after an earthquake devastated the country of Haiti, Jan. 12. Local and national government leaders, the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations took over primary responsibilities of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations within the MEU's area of responsibility.
Cpl. Theodore Ritchie
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