Members of the United States Agency for International Development’s Disaster Assistance Response Team arrive at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 8, 2023. The DART is assigned to lead the U.S. government humanitarian response following a series of earthquakes that struck central-southern Türkiye on Feb. 6, 2023. The DART includes urban search and rescue teams from the Fairfax … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2023
Drone Facility Offers Unique Training
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 – The Unmanned Aircraft System Operations Facility at Fort Indiantown Gap has boosted its capabilities to become a state-of-the-art training center for flyers and maintainers of the RQ-7 Shadow unmanned reconnaissance aircraft. The facility, which is open during the week, allows 28th Infantry Division Soldiers who operate this unique aircraft the opportunity … [Read more...]
Working with Our Air Force’s Four-Legged Defenders
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 - Military Working Dogs (MWD) provide a variety of services, including the detection of explosives and drug searches, tracking of personnel and suspects, patrol of restricted areas, and protection of military installations. Keeping these dogs' skills strong and honed is essential - this is where MWD handlers play a vital role. Staff Sgt. Charles Gaines, a … [Read more...]
Search and Rescue Teams Arrive at Incirlik Air Base
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 - Two Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams and a critical aid package in support of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) response operations arrived by aircraft at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, Feb. 8, to provide humanitarian assistance to Türkiye following devastating earthquakes that occurred on Feb. 6. In coordination with U.S. Transportation … [Read more...]
WV Guard Responds to Ohio Train Derailment
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 – The West Virginia National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team deployed to East Palestine, Ohio, to help first responders respond to the Feb. 3 derailment of a train containing hazardous materials. The Ohio National Guard contacted the WVNG J3 Joint Operations Center at about noon Feb. 6 to request the 35th CST’s assistance with a 150-car derailment. The train … [Read more...]