An Oregon Army National Guard crew chief from Charlie Co., 7-158 Aviation, directs first responders, as they load a simulated injured "patient" onto an HH-60 Blackhawk MEDEVAC helicopter during the Vigilant Guard Exercise near Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., May 2. The exercise runs, May 1-6, and tests the the interoperability of local and state first responders, National Guard personnel, and representatives from U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and to enhance multi-agency cooperation and response in disaster situations. Utilizing multiple flights, including a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the Oregon National Guard evacuated 142 casualties during a simulated mass casualty scenario.
Date Taken: | 05.02.2012 |
Date Posted: | 05.04.2012 15:28 |
Photo ID: | 572379 |
VIRIN: | 120502-A-9578G-782 |
Resolution: | 1174x1800 |
Size: | 1.22 MB |
Location: | EUGENE, OR, US |
Web Views: | 27 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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