Thousands More U.S. Troops to Arrive in Haiti

Thousands more U.S. troops to arrive in Haiti.


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Reporting from Mexico City - Thousands more U.S. Marines and soldiers were expected today in and around earthquake-battered Haiti, joining a global relief effort that appeared to be getting food and water to growing numbers of desperate survivors in the capital.

The U.S. military's plans called for the arrival of some 7,500 more forces, to augment around 5,000 already on the ground or on naval vessels offshore.

Troops are airlifting emergency supplies and the injured, providing logistical support, managing the Port-au-Prince airport and standing by to help provide security amid scattered reports of looting and violence in the capital.

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