US sends warships, planes and Marine general to Venezuela after earthquakes

The United States is sending hundreds of personnel, two warships, fixed and rotary-winged aircraft, and search and rescue teams to Venezuela in the wake of Wednesday’s earthquake that killed more than 500 people. The first arrivals, with a Marine Corps general leading them, reached Caracas Thursday night. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard, who previously commanded the 4th Marine Division, arrived in Caracas on Thursday. The exact number of military personnel deploying hasn’t been disclosed, but is in the hundreds and is pulled from multiple branches. Rotary-wing aircraft stationed in the region are flying in assistance teams. Marine Corps...