Story by Maj. Wayne Clyne | Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office | 01.22.2026
Oregon Army National Guard aircrews with Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, identified and solved a critical equipment compatibility issue with the Vita Vertical Rescue System during training in June 2025. The aircrews collaborated with Skedco to develop an extended litter strap, designated SK-1189-V after their unit, that accommodates the advanced hoist stabilization......
