13 JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard prepositioned a hoist-capable UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Bethel April 27 as part of the State’s effort to prepare for disaster response during the 2021 spring flood season, considering the potential threat of flooding along the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers.
The Black Hawk and aircrew from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, will remain until the risk for flooding subsides. While stationed in Bethel, the crew will continue to train on their federal mission and remain ready to respond to any requests for support from civil authorities through the State Emergency Operations Center.
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