Story by Sgt. Samantha Hill, Arizona National Guard YAVAPAI COUNTY, Arizona. – An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk aircrew from 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion conducted the rescue of an injured hiker from treacherous terrain in Yavapai County during the pre-dawn hours of January 2, 2026. Within hours, the rescue aircrew was assembled, consisting Leer másArizona National Guard UH-60L rescue hiker in Yavapai County[…]
Story by Maj. Robert Taylor , Idaho Army National Guard The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group, working with the Boise Fire Department, assisted in the rescue of two rafters on the Owyhee River in Malheur County, Oregon, on May 15. The two persons were rafting Wednesday, when their raft capsized and became pinned Leer másIdaho Army Guard HH-60M Black Hawk rescue two on Owyhee River[…]
Story by Sgt. Ian Charles Tracy, Utah National Guard WEST JORDAN, UT – The 97th Aviation Troop Command has been known for its air superiority for decades. Being one of few National Guard units to originally field the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, the 1st Battalion 211th Aviation Regiment, Air Pirates are receiving a total of Leer másUtah Army Guard receives the first four AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters[…]
Story by Lt. Col. Darrin Haas, Tennessee National Guard NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard continues its support of emergency first responders assisting areas impacted by severe flooding following the landfall of Hurricane Helene. Working with the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, guardsmen are providing 24-hour, ground and aerial rescue support to those in need. Leer másTennessee Guard assist in Hurricane Helene rescue efforts[…]
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska Army (AKARNG) and Air National Guard (AKANG) rescue four hunters in two separate missions at the request of the Alaska State Troopers and Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC). Monday, September 16, 2024. Midday Monday, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center (AKRCC) received a request from the Alaska State Troopers Leer másAlaska Army and Air Guard rescue four hunters in same day[…]