HELICOPTERS FROM POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA TO SUPPORT HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD MEDICAL EVACUATION EXERCISE NEAR HILO MEDICAL CENTER

Photo By Tech. Sgt. John Linzmeier | Solders from Detachment 1, Charlie Co. 207th Aviation of the Hawaii Army National Guard, prep an HH-60 Black Hawk for flight May 11, 2018, at Lyman Airfield, Hilo, Hawaii. In the event of an emergency evacuation, the 207th aircraft is staged and ready to recover stranded victims in hard to reach areas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)  

HILO, HI, UNITED STATES

06.05.2018

Story by Lt. Col. Wayde Minami 

State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Public Affairs Office

HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MEDIA RELEASE
PR #2018-010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

HELICOPTERS FROM POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA TO SUPPORT HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD MEDICAL EVACUATION EXERCISE NEAR HILO
MEDICAL CENTER

The mission is being conducted to test procedures and ensure smooth military-civilian interface in the event an actual aerial medical evacuation using military helicopters as a result of the eruption and subsequent lava flows in Hawaii County. U.S. Army medical evacuation helicopters stationed at Pohakuloa Training Area are participating in the exercise. The specially equipped helicopters provide an expanded rescue capability, including the ability to reach victims without having to land. During this period, the public may see military helicopters landing in the vicinity of Hilo Medical Center. Again, this is an exercise only, and the public should not be alarmed.
For media queries, contact:

Lt Col Charles Anthony
HING PAO
808-388-5986
[e-mail]

Lt Col Wayde Minami
JTF 5-0 PAO
410-585-5007
[e-mail]

or

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• Date Taken: 06.05.2018
• Date Posted: 06.06.2018 15:35
• Story ID: 279765
• Location: HILO, HI, US