CARRIBEAN SEA (Jan 15 - Feb 1, 2010) The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson received orders from U.S. Southern Command to render humanitarian assistance to the Caribbean nation of Haiti, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12. During her 16 days on station, Carl Vinson Sailors delivered 177 tons of food and medical supplies, 87,000 gallons of water and treated 60 patients. The ship and her crew were underway, changing homeports from Norfolk to San Diego when the call for help came through. This multimedia production, produced by the ship's media department, highlights many of their efforts in the face of tragedy. Music: Amazing Grace by Tree63 used with permission of Inpop Records. (U.S. Navy production by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joel Carlson/Released)
