On January 12, 2010, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake shattered Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The earthquake would ultimately claim 230,000 lives and make millions homeless. Within hours, the Coast Guard began providing relief as part of the U.S.-led response. Here a Coast Guardsman from Port Security Unit (PSU) 307 spends time with a young girl during a visit to an orphanage. The PSU provided materials and labor to refurbish and supply the orphanage and spent time visiting the children and staff to boost spirits. US Coast Guard Art Program 2011 Collection, Ob ID # 201117, "Mission of compassion," Karen Loew, oil, 18 x 14
