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Reservists deliver humanitarian supplies to St. Lucia

  • Published
  • By Capt. Wayne Capps
  • 315th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
ST. LUCIA --  Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing delivered more than 11,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to the island nation of St. Lucia Feb. 22.

The mission involved a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivering humanitarian aid and school supplies valued at more than $72,000, courtesy of the Good News Project, Inc. from Waussau, Wisconsin.

"This was a great opportunity for us to fly a standard training mission and help some people who were in need," said Capt. John Williams, the aircraft commander on the mission. "When you see all the people we are helping, it makes for a very good mission."

The donated supplies assisted the islanders who are still recovering from Hurricane Tomas, which hit the tiny island nation on Oct. 30, 2010.

According to the Good News Project, Inc., many St. Lucia residents are still homeless or without basic household supplies and clothing. These donations will help the residents recover from the disaster.

"I really enjoyed meeting the people who were going to get the supplies we were delivering, they were very thankful," said Master Sergeant Reggie Godbolt from the 317th Airlift Squadron and one of the loadmaster on the mission. "These supplies will help a lot of people."

Missions like this are made possible by the Denton program, a state department program allowing the delivery of donated humanitarian aid to fly on Air Force assets on a space available basis.

The mission was also a training mission supporting the training needs of the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala..