US military operation in Haiti draws to close

US military operation in Haiti draws to close, by Anne Flaherty, The Washington Post, April 19, 2010
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military mobilization in support of Haitian earthquake relief and recovery efforts is winding down and will be concluded for the most part by June 1.
U.S. Southern Command chief Lt. Gen. Ken Keen says there are about 2,200 American troops still there, compared to 22,000 at the peak of the U.S. effort. And he says that by June, only about 500 National Guard and Reserve personnel will be stationed in Haiti to help aid workers. More...