Lessons From a Military Humanitarian in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
by Major Kelly L. Webster
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On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, resulting in a disaster of epic proportions. The catastrophe resulted in an estimated 212,000 deaths, with millions more affected. As the Army's contribution to the Global Response Force, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT) of the 82nd Airborne Division deployed within hours to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) operations. While Operation UNIFIED RESPONSE is still on-going, below are some unfiltered lessons we've learned from the BCT's participation to date.
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Major Kelly L. Webster worked as the Chief of Plans and the Regimental Executive Officer for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Unified Response. He holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and a Masters in National Security and Strategic Studies from College of Naval Command and Staff in Newport, Rhode Island. He is a Field Artillery Officer who has served in light, heavy, and special operations units throughout his military career.
