Commander Entertains Haitian Children

Cmdr. Dale Bates, of the U.S. Public Health Service, entertains a Haitian children with photos after conducting a health assessment in their village to determine future medical aid. Kearsarge has embarked personnel from all branches of the U.S. military and medical personnel from the Canadian and Brazilian armed forces, as well as health care professionals from the U.S. Public Health Service, Project HOPE and International Aid to conduct hurricane relief operations in Haiti. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)