“Large-scale humanitarian missions have become an important function of the U.S. military dating back to the heroic Berlin Airlift more than 60 years ago, and more recently, tsunamis and hurricanes. So often, when a natural disaster or other tragedy strikes, the world turns to the U.S. military as the first and largest responder. The U.S. military takes on major responsibilities that no one else can do. This is possible only because of the global reach of our forces, enabled by satellites, by fuel tankers, by cargo aircraft and much more. We’re proud of the rapid response of the U.S. Air Force, first to secure an airfield and begin the early coordination of supplies, and now to airdrop supplies to the Haitian people. The American people can feel pride in the efforts of the entire military.