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Stewart-Based 105th Airlift Wing Heads To Florida To Aid In Irma Relief

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. – Stewart Air National Guard Base's 105th Airlift Wing has spent the last week working in the wake of Hurricane Irma. 

The 105ht Airlift Wing readies its supplies to aid in Hurricane Irma relief efforts in Florida.

The 105ht Airlift Wing readies its supplies to aid in Hurricane Irma relief efforts in Florida.

 Photo Credit: Senior Airman Terrence Clyburn
The 105th Airlift Wing operates out of Stewart Air National Guard Base.

The 105th Airlift Wing operates out of Stewart Air National Guard Base.

 Photo Credit: Senior Airman Terrence Clyburn
Joe Jenkins

The 105th was aiding in relief efforts in Puerto Rico last week and will now head to Florida to set up the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC).

The JISCC allows airmmen to quickly set up internet, voice over IP and other modes of communication. 

Hurricane Irma, which was once the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean, made landfall in mainland Florida on Sunday. It's path of destruction has left millions without power. 

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