79th Rescue Squadron Contributes To Haitian Relief Efforts Published Jan. 14, 2010 By 050110 Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. -- The 79th Rescue Squadron, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, participated in a Haitian relief mission during the evening of Jan. 13 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. During this mission, Airmen delivered more than 13,000 pounds of cargo via one C-130 Combat Search and Rescue aircraft to include a HUMVEE, three light vehicles and other assorted equipment. They also dropped off airfield operations personnel to help set up the airfield in Port-au-Prince and control the relief traffic in and out of the airfield. The 79th Rescue Squadron was at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. conducting training when they were asked to transport cargo and personnel to Haiti. They were in the air with the cargo within five hours of request. According to Lt. Col. Michael Hinsch, 79th Rescue Squadron director of operations, "Our aircraft, personnel and equipment are currently standing by, ready to offer further support as needed." Media wishing to conduct interviews today are asked to call 228-3407 by 3:30 p.m. and meet at the Craycroft Gate Visitor's Center no later than 4 p.m.