Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th

(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Logo

    Idaho Army National Guard conducts aviation support in Guatemala [Image 5 of 14]

    Idaho Army National Guard conducts aviation support in Guatemala

    BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES

    04.24.2019

    Photo by Thomas Alvarez 

    Idaho Army National Guard

    Maintenance personnel from the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion fold the main rotors of a UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter into position preparing the aircraft for military airlift to Guatemala. The battalion began preparing their aircraft in the days before uploading began. The Black Hawks required folding the main rotor blades, the tail rotors and removing the rear stabilizer in addition to a variety of others details in order to comply with airlift requirements.

    The Idaho Army National Guard’s 1-183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion deployed to Guatemala in support of Beyond the Horizon 2019 on April 28. Aviators and crews from the 183rd AHB will fly support missions from Huehuetenanago in western Guatemala until July 27. The battalion will provide casualty evacuation support and equipment transportation for National Guard engineers and medics as they build schools and set up medical clinics in Guatemala.

    LEAVE A COMMENT

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.24.2019
    Date Posted: 04.29.2019 14:31
    Photo ID: 5306839
    VIRIN: 190429-Z-XK920-3803
    Resolution: 2700x1800
    Size: 2.8 MB
    Location: BOISE, ID, US

    Web Views: 80
    Downloads: 10

    PUBLIC DOMAIN