by Master Sgt. Michael Voss
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
4/7/2011 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- Airmen from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here delivered more than 17,000 pounds of supplies to Afghanistan's Balkh province April 7.
The emergency drop, which included food, water and blankets, was part of the Air Force and Army's aid effort for the residents of the northern province, which borders Uzbekistan.
The area was plagued by a landslide April 6, causing damage to more than 100 residents' homes, farmland and crops.
"It's been a long day, but this morning we got the opportunity to help the locals after a natural disaster which is what we do back home," said Capt. Chris Armstrong, a 744th EAS navigator.
In a joint effort, the 744th EAS Airmen, in conjunction with Soldiers from the 11th Quartermaster Company, assembled and delivered 16 pallets, less than 24 hours after they were requested.
"It is simply amazing what these guys can accomplish," said Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Springsteen, a 774th EAS joint airdrop inspector. "The amount of hours they work to help others is phenomenal."
Sergeant Springsteen went on to explain that C-130 Hercules from Bagram Airfield have delivered more than 225,000 pounds of supplies to various locations throughout Afghanistan in April.
This mission, however, was not about combat, but about helping others.
