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    Hawaii Army National Guard dedicates new helicopters [Image 8 of 16]

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    Two military helicopters are positioned inside and just outside a large aircraft hangar, decorated with floral leis suggesting a ceremonial occasion. The helicopters appear to be UH-72 Lakota utility helicopters in olive drab/dark green military paint. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely in Hawaii based on the tropical vegetation and lei decorations visible.

    HILO, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.06.2012

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ret. Andrew Jackson 

    154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

    The Hawaii Army National Guard today dedicated its two new UH-72A Lakota helicopters at the Guard’s Aviation Support Facility No. 2 in Hilo. The Lakota helicopters have replaced the older model OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota is the Army’s most modern Light Utility Helicopter. Hawaii is one of the first states to receive the new rotary-wing aircraft manufactured by American Eurocopter. The helicopters will be maintained and flown by the soldiers of Detachment 2, Company B, 3/140 Aviation Regiment
    The mission of the detachment will be to provide aerial command and control, surveillance and reconnaissance, and search and rescue capabilities. It is equipped with video equipment that can see in infrared and its communications suite is compatible with civil authorities such as fire fighters and police. It is also designed to be able to medevac injured patients to a hospital. The UH-72A provides the Hawaii National Guard with much greater capabilities to support civil authorities during times of natural disasters or to help county fire fighters and police locate missing people in remote locations. It has two engines and can fly from Hilo to Lihue without having to refuel. It can remain on station for up to three hours. Pastor Charles Kama provided the blessing and benediction over the aircraft at today’s ceremony. The helicopters were transported to Hawaii from the manufacturing plant about two weeks ago via U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft.

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    Date Taken: 05.06.2012
    Date Posted: 05.06.2012 21:57
    Photo ID: 574078
    VIRIN: 120506-F-DL065-443
    Resolution: 4592x2576
    Size: 2.65 MB
    Location: HILO, HAWAII, US

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