JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – A detachment of approximately 20 AKARNG (Alaska Army National Guard) members with two UH-72A Lakota helicopters assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command will deploy in October for approximately 12 months to support CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) as part of the federal Southwest Border Mission. The unit will hold Leer más2 AKARNG UH-72A to deploy Southwest border to support CBP[…]
Story by Maj. Robert Taylor , Idaho Army National Guard STANLEY, Idaho – A UH-72 Lakota helicopter flight crew from the Idaho Army National Guard State Aviation Group assisted with the search and rescue of a 44-year-old woman hiker who was injured while hiking near Smokey Peak in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The rescue Leer másIdaho Guard UH-72 crew rescue injured hiker near Smokey Peak[…]
The Idaho Army National Guard State Aviation Group UH-60 Black Hawk and UH-72A Lakota aircrews with the Boise Fire Department Swiftwater Dive Team performed SAR training operations from the water during a exercise series, on April 18-19, at a Boise pond. The Army National Guard used UH-60 Black Hawk and the UH-72A Lakota helicopters during Leer másIdaho National Guard UH-60 and UH-72A conducted SAR training[…]
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — The National Guard members and an UH-72 Lakota helicopter aircrew conduct the training exercise PATRIOT for response in case of disaster. The natural disasters can strike at any time and the National Guard, along with state and county emergency management agencies and industry partners are training with this disaster exercise called Leer másNational Guard conducts disaster exercise PATRIOT 24[…]
Donauwörth, 14 December 2023 – The Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for the H145M and consequently the largest for the HForce weapon management system. The contract also includes seven years Leer másBundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters sign largest H145M contract[…]
Story by Majo. Robert Taylor, Idaho Army National Guard The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group recognized 22 helicopter pilots and flight crewmembers for their roles in completing seven search and rescue missions from 2018-2023. Friday, November 24, 2023. “Today we recognize the professionalism and selfless service of Idaho Army National Guard aircrews who Leer másIdaho Army National Guard recognizes 22 crewmen for 7 rescue missions[…]
Arlington, Virginia – The U.S. Army awarded to Airbus a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the MEP (Mission Equipment Package) of UH-72A Lakota helicopters from Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion. Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities to conduct day and night operations by providing an advanced moving map, enhanced digital Leer másUS Army awards Airbus contract for UH-72A Lakota upgrade[…]
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard suspended the active search for the third mariner from the 42-foot vessel Senor Dung at sunset on Feb. 12. The third mariner, 49-years-old, remains missing. «Suspending search efforts without locating everyone in a case is never easy, and our condolences go out to the family and friends of Leer másUSCG suspends active search for 3rd mariner from Senior Dong[…]
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard rescue two mariners and are searching for the third missing mariner between Guam and Rota on Feb. 9. The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew rescued two of the three mariners about halfway between Guam and Rota midday after being vectored into the debris field by a Guam Army Leer másCoast Guard rescue 2 mariners and continue search for third, Guam[…]
Nicosia, 24 June 2022 – The Government of Cyprus has signed a purchase contract with Airbus for six H145M helicopters with an option for another six aircraft. The five-bladed military helicopters will be operated by the Cypriot National Guard. “The implementation of this agreement will provide the National Guard with a cost-effective and high-performance helicopter solution Leer másCyprus orders 6 Airbus Helicopters H145M[…]
