Operation Unified Response

[37][38] Elements of the public of France expressed dissatisfaction with both the much larger size of the American relief operations compared to those of European nations and the commanding role U.S. forces took on the ground.

[39] Reflecting these feelings the French Minister for the Francophonie, Alain Joyandet, characterized the United States as "occupying" Haiti, citing the take over of air traffic control in the country.

[47] Despite this United States Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) opposed House of Representatives Resolution 1021,[48] citing concerns over "the possibility of an open-ended US military occupation of Haiti".

[49][50] Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Antonio D. Travis was named one of the top 100 most influential people of 2010 by TIME Magazine for his role in Operation Unified Response.

Their efforts are credited for ensuring the safe delivery many humanitarian relief teams from around the world and thousands of tons of life saving supplies.

Medics from the US Army 's 95th Civil Affairs Brigade deliver a baby during relief efforts. The mother named the female child "Samantha" after Uncle Sam .
Air traffic control operations by USAF Special Operations Combat Controllers at Port-au-Prince airport.
Two United States Coast Guard Cutters off Port-au-Prince, Haiti. USCGC Forward is in the foreground.