Dover firefighters deploy to Haiti

Six 436th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters volunteered for a six month deployment to Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response.The firefighters will be part of a larger team of Air Force firefighters deploying to assist relief efforts in Haiti."Within one hour after I received the telephone

Reservists load supplies for Haiti relief

When the call went out for volunteers to help with the Haitian relief effort at Homestead Air Reserve Base; a handful of Reserve aerial port specialist raised their hands. Aerial port specialists are responsible for all management and movement of cargo and passengers transported in the military

Dyess AFB supports Haiti relief effort

Mobility Airmen continue Haiti relief operations; 473-plus sorties flown since Jan. 13

Air Mobility Command has flown more than 473 sorties in support of Haiti relief efforts, rushing food, water and medical supplies to the people of Haiti.In fact, since Jan. 13, AMC has delivered nearly 2,250 tons of cargo and about 2,000 passengers to Haiti and evacuated nearly 2,000 American

AMC Airmen transition to new Air Force Fitness Program

Airmen across the Air Force and Air Mobility Command began last week transitioning to the new Air Force Fitness Program testing cycle that promotes and supports a year-round fitness culture, according to Capt. Heather Sullivan, deputy chief for the AMC Sustainment Services Branch."The chief of staff

Multi-service mission provides relief to Haiti

American efforts to provide humanitarian aid and assistance to Haiti following the Jan. 12 earthquake highlight the multi-Service cooperation that is the hallmark of the U.S. military.A recent mission involved a C-17 Globemaster III from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., crossing the country to load

Team MacDill responds to Haiti Relief Efforts

Thirteen members of MacDill Air Force Base's 6th Medical Group deployed to the Republic of Haiti Jan. 20 in support of the humanitarian mission to provide critical medical care to survivors of the massive earthquake that devastated the island recently."The team consists of personnel whose expertise

Charleston AFB aircrew recounts first air delivery over Haiti

The first C-17 air delivery mission flown to Haiti during Operation Unified Response was conducted by a Charleston AFB aircrew Jan. 18, supporting U.S. Southern Command relief efforts.At approximately 5 a.m. the day of the flight, Maj. Jeff Daniels, the mission aircraft commander with the 437th

AMC provides airlift for Americans in Haiti

Pope flightline becomes staging area for Operation Unified Response