by Mindy Aguon, KUAM NewsTuesday, May 13, 2008 Subscribe to Mindy's newsfeed
Members of Andersen Air Force Base's 36th Contingency Response Group are on a humanitarian mission in Burma. Mission Commander for Air Force Postured Forces, Major Troy Roberts, says the 36th CRG is equipped with all the necessary resources to "open, maintain, and run an airfield, as well as set up and maintain communications with headquarters, and a water purification kit to provide potable water to the Burma people."Hundreds of thousands of people were killed in the cyclone ravaged country, leaving hundreds of thousands more in need of assistance. 36th Mobility Response Squadron Tech Sgt. Andre Curlee said, "This is a very important mission, and it feels good to be able to lend a hand when it's needed. With our extensive humanitarian capabilities, we can make a difference in helping out countries like Burma."Divisions of all branches of the U.S. military are being pre-positioned to respond to the Burmese government's official request for aid.See more about the 36th CRG's mission