OCTOBER 3, 2024 - Since Hurricane Helene landed on Sept. 27, the Georgia Army National Guard has provided response and recovery support to residents affected by the storm, working alongside civilian agencies from across the United States. Operating out of a centralized logistics hub in Macon, Georgia, daily convoys of National Guard soldiers and equipment transport … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
Soldiers Aid Helene Victims
OCTOBER 3, 2024 —— "I'd do one of these missions every day if I could," stated Chief Warrant Officer 3 David Bragg, pilot and air-mission commander. On September 29, 2024, just days after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Bragg along with the rest of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd General Support Aviation Regiment (2-3 GSAB), 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, received a 9-line … [Read more...]
NC Guard Shows Up for Helene Recovery
OCTOBER 3, 2024 — “Call out the Guard”, a cliché in 1950’s movies, but a call to action for hundreds of North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed for the North Carolina Government's Hurricane Helene response. Their mission, provide military capabilities in support of state authorities in order to protect the lives and properties of fellow citizens. “Help is … [Read more...]
Army Fields Latest Artillery Platform
OCTOBER 3, 2024 — The 1-148th Field Artillery Regiment, Idaho Army National Guard, has upgraded its combat capability with 18 new Paladin M109A7 next-generation artillery systems. The regiment conducted its first live-fire exercises using the long-range guns in September at the Orchard Combat Training Center. The new Bradley Fighting Vehicle chassis-mounted howitzer … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Going Back to the Arctic
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) transits with assist tugs through Elliott Bay near Seattle following its departure from Base Seattle, Oct. 1, 2024. The crew of the Healy are scheduled to resume their scientific mission that was cut short due to an onboard fire in late July. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Strohmaier) OCTOBER 3, 2024 — … [Read more...]