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Marines begin deploying to Haiti

Marines begin deploying to Haiti

By ROBERT BURNS
The Associated Press
2/29/2004, 9:49 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Marines flew to Haiti on Sunday as the vanguard of an international security force, and the Pentagon said their mission included providing humanitarian assistance and protecting Americans.

The first contingent totaled fewer than 100 Marines, officials said, although the exact number was not disclosed.

More were to arrive on Monday, one senior defense official said on condition of anonymity.

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