UNC-TV's public affairs series NORTH CAROLINA NOW traveled to Haiti in the aftermath of an earthquake's devastation, highlighting North Carolina connections and contributions to the ongoing American relief efforts.

The three-part series focuses on preparation, the journey, and the underlying mission of the local military support convoy. Pope Air Force Base is featured prominently in the coverage, as well as the work of other military personnel from Fort Bragg.

To learn more, check out Haiti-related entries at the UNC-TV Reports blog, featuring images from UNC-TV's travels, as well as thoughts and reflections:

Part 3: UNC-TV in Haiti: Touchdown (BLOG)
"We finally touched down after about 30 minutes of circling the airport. Once on the ground, the crew moved quickly into action, unloading the equipment and supplies. The airport was a frenzy of activity. There were planes, armed personnel, relief workers and military and non military vehicles zig zagging all over the runway.Refugees sat in rows under tents to avoid the blazing sun, they watched on patiently as they waited for their turn to get on a plane." More >>>

Part 2: UNC-TV in Haiti: Timeline (BLOG)
In this informative timeline of UNC-TV's travels to Haiti, get a unique perspective on the North Carolina military operation to provide support to the Haitian people as well as unique perspectives in the air and on the ground. More >>>


Part 1: UNC-TV in Haiti: Waiting for a Way to Haiti (BLOG)
UNC-TV recently traveled to Haiti to report on the ongoing relief efforts and connections to people and organizations from our state. These stories will be featured on North Carolina Now over the coming weeks, focusing on the preparation, trip and mission of the US Air Force and military. Pope Air Force Base is featured prominently in the coverage, as well as the work of military personnel from Fort Bragg. You may also be interested in visiting Eszter's blog, which has pictures from her trip, as well as her thoughts and reflections. More >>>