CT NAT GUARD: Going to Haiti

The Connecticut National Guard is sending 33 airmen to Haiti to support the earthquake relief effort.

The airmen, who have expertise in a variety of logistics support operations, are part of the 103rd Airlift Wing. They will assist with lodging, planning, food service, civil engineering and other logistical support disciplines as relief efforts continue, according to the Guard.

Eleven airmen have left for Port-Au-Prince already. The remaining 22 will leave in the coming days.

"These members of the Connecticut National Guard jumped at the opportunity to provide support for this critical operation. We are hopeful that their efforts will help to ease the burden on the people who are suffering as a result of this devastating tragedy," said Maj. Gen. Thaddeus J. Martin, commander of the Connecticut National Guard, in a statement. More here...