Racers to support Puerto Rico

Photo By Staff Sgt. Lonnie Wiram | U.S. Airmen assigned to the Indiana Air National Guard, 181st Intelligence Wing, 181st Security Forces Squadron load a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Hulman Field Air National Guard base, Oct. 9, 2017. The 181st SFS will support natural disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Lonnie Wiram)  

TERRE HAUTE, IN, UNITED STATES

10.23.2017

Story by Senior Master Sgt. John Chapman 

181st Intelligence Wing

HULMAN FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ind. — Airmen assigned to the Indiana Air National Guard, 181st Intelligence Wing, 181st Security Forces Squadron deployed to Puerto Rico in support of hurricane relief efforts.

The security forces Airmen will assist in overall airfield security and protection of personnel and resources in Puerto Rico.

“I am so impressed with the defender’s deploying for this mission. All members volunteered without hesitation to an austere location in an effort to aid fellow citizens in a time of distress. Our defender’s unique skills and capabilities allowed for a rapid response, which will enable emergency relief assistance and resources to reach the citizens of Puerto Rico,” said Major John Mutnansky, commander, 181st Security Forces Squadron.

All the military forces are working in support of civil authorities, as part of an integrated Federal, state, and local response.

The training and equipment Air National Guard Airmen receive in order to fight our nation’s wars is what makes it possible for 181st Airmen to rapidly respond during homeland emergencies.

• Date Taken: 10.23.2017
• Date Posted: 10.23.2017 08:41
• Story ID: 252628
• Location: TERRE HAUTE, IN, US