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Call to Duty: 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade and Hurricane Florence
Posted on January 4, 2019 | No CommentsVideo by Nick Goldring & Lisa Hutson, WHAS 11 News You may remember back in September of 2018 when WHAS11 News embedded with the Kentucky National Guard’s 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade to Raleigh North Carolina in response to Hurricane Florence. We captured so many incredible stories in the four days we spent with this unit. Too many to share in the short amount of time we had. That is why Photojournalist Nick Goldring and I put together a full documentary so viewers can see exactly what these men and women go through to answer the call for help. -
![By Capt. Rob Cooley, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade FRANKFORT, Ky. – Approximately 60 members of the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, led by Col. Dwayne Lewis, deployed to Raleigh N.C., Sept. 16, to provide command and control for all the Army aviation assets responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The unit will set up a command and control center in order to synchronize all aviation efforts of communication, rescue operations, and overall assistance to those affected by the storm. “This is the best part of being a Guardsman, answering the call for help from citizens of our […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/09/63rd-TAB-115x115.jpg "Army Guardsmen support hurricane relief efforts")
Army Guardsmen support hurricane relief efforts
Posted on September 16, 2018 | No CommentsBy Capt. Rob Cooley, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade FRANKFORT, Ky. – Approximately 60 members of the Kentucky Army National Guard’s 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade, led by Col. Dwayne Lewis, deployed to Raleigh N.C., Sept. 16, to provide command and control for all the Army aviation assets responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. The unit will set up a command and control center in order to synchronize all aviation efforts of communication, rescue operations, and overall assistance to those affected by the storm. “This is the best part of being a Guardsman, answering the call for help from citizens of our […] -
![By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment CAMPTON, Ky. — Soldiers from the MEDEVAC detachment out of Frankfort practiced air rescue techniques and hoist lifts during their annual training July 23-Aug. 6, 2018. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, from Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation MEDEVAC flew over the skies of Eastern Kentucky from Cave Run Lake to the Red River Gorge, performing simulated rescue missions with the help of members of the Jessamine County Fire Department, Morehead Fire Department, Rowan County Fire Department and Wolfe County Search and Rescue. The missions included rooftop rescues, water rescues and cliff rescues, everything done […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/08/41868377680_22c50cbde4_h-115x115.jpg "MEDEVAC crews train to save lives")
MEDEVAC crews train to save lives
Posted on August 8, 2018 | No CommentsBy Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment CAMPTON, Ky. — Soldiers from the MEDEVAC detachment out of Frankfort practiced air rescue techniques and hoist lifts during their annual training July 23-Aug. 6, 2018. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, from Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation MEDEVAC flew over the skies of Eastern Kentucky from Cave Run Lake to the Red River Gorge, performing simulated rescue missions with the help of members of the Jessamine County Fire Department, Morehead Fire Department, Rowan County Fire Department and Wolfe County Search and Rescue. The missions included rooftop rescues, water rescues and cliff rescues, everything done […] -
![Kentucky National Guard Staff Report FRANKFORT, Ky. — Soldiers with Detachment 4, Company C., 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation were honored during a departure ceremony in Frankfort, Ky., March 16. Friends and family members joined Kentucky Guard leadership to say farewell to the seven-Soldier unit. During their deployment to the Middle East, the unit will fly C-12 “Huron” fixed-wing airplanes in support of the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Operations and support coalition forces throughout the region. “This unit may be small but the number of family and friends here today are a testament to what they’ll be contributing overseas,” said […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2018/03/180316-Z-GN092-033-115x115.jpg "Fixed-wing unit deploys to Middle East")
Fixed-wing unit deploys to Middle East
Posted on March 16, 2018 | No CommentsKentucky National Guard Staff Report FRANKFORT, Ky. — Soldiers with Detachment 4, Company C., 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation were honored during a departure ceremony in Frankfort, Ky., March 16. Friends and family members joined Kentucky Guard leadership to say farewell to the seven-Soldier unit. During their deployment to the Middle East, the unit will fly C-12 “Huron” fixed-wing airplanes in support of the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Operations and support coalition forces throughout the region. “This unit may be small but the number of family and friends here today are a testament to what they’ll be contributing overseas,” said […] -
![Story by Maj. Stephen D. Martin, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Guard Medevac responded to the call for support to the Virgin Islands the day after Labor Day for hurricane relief operations. Det. 1, Charlie Co of 2nd Battalion, 238th Medevac out of Frankfort, Kentucky, flew out of the 123rd Air Wing Base in Louisville and began search and rescue and lifesaving operations immediately across the various Islands down south. To see more photos from this mission, please click HERE. “We were called to a urgent transfer from the island of St. Croix to St. […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/10/image3-115x115.jpeg "Medevac provides lifesaving support to Virgin Islands")
Medevac provides lifesaving support to Virgin Islands
Posted on November 2, 2017 | No CommentsStory by Maj. Stephen D. Martin, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Guard Medevac responded to the call for support to the Virgin Islands the day after Labor Day for hurricane relief operations. Det. 1, Charlie Co of 2nd Battalion, 238th Medevac out of Frankfort, Kentucky, flew out of the 123rd Air Wing Base in Louisville and began search and rescue and lifesaving operations immediately across the various Islands down south. To see more photos from this mission, please click HERE. “We were called to a urgent transfer from the island of St. Croix to St. […] -
![By Sgt. Brandy Mort, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. — The entire 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade stood at the position of attention to say farewell to outgoing commander Col. Michael Stephens and hello to their incoming commander Lt. Col. Gary Lewis during a change of command ceremony held in Frankfort, Ky., May 20, 2017. The ceremony started with a brief introduction of the official party and the brigade staff, then shifted to the passing of the colors, which signifies the official change of command. When the passing of the colors ended, the guests in attendance were directed towards […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2017/05/34740944596_28276c2618_h-115x115.jpg "Kentucky aviation brigade welcomes new commander")
Kentucky aviation brigade welcomes new commander
Posted on May 23, 2017 | No CommentsBy Sgt. Brandy Mort, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. — The entire 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade stood at the position of attention to say farewell to outgoing commander Col. Michael Stephens and hello to their incoming commander Lt. Col. Gary Lewis during a change of command ceremony held in Frankfort, Ky., May 20, 2017. The ceremony started with a brief introduction of the official party and the brigade staff, then shifted to the passing of the colors, which signifies the official change of command. When the passing of the colors ended, the guests in attendance were directed towards […] -
![By Staff Sgt. Alexa Becerra, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky.– Soldiers from Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation (MEDEVAC) conducted their annual training in a joint-organization effort with the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team (BERT) in Jessamine County, Kentucky, and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Indiana, July 11-25. Their training consisted of flood and swift-water rescue techniques, and their AT was the culminating event after a year’s worth of training with the BERT. “In September of 2015 we started attending portions of the MEDEVACs weekend drills and that is where we would practice communications, and […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/08/160722-Z-TH485-040-115x115.jpg "Kentucky MEDEVAC trains for water rescue")
Kentucky MEDEVAC trains for water rescue
Posted on August 10, 2016 | 1 CommentBy Staff Sgt. Alexa Becerra, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky.– Soldiers from Detachment 1, Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation (MEDEVAC) conducted their annual training in a joint-organization effort with the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team (BERT) in Jessamine County, Kentucky, and the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Indiana, July 11-25. Their training consisted of flood and swift-water rescue techniques, and their AT was the culminating event after a year’s worth of training with the BERT. “In September of 2015 we started attending portions of the MEDEVACs weekend drills and that is where we would practice communications, and […] -
![By Sgt. David Cox, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade Public Affairs FRANKFORT Ky. — Commanding Soldiers may be the highest responsibility for leaders in the National Guard and the Army. Capt. Jessica Tharp, the new and first female commander with Detachment 1, Company C, 2/238th General Support Aviation is prepared to take on that challenge and train her Soldiers. She does it while giving credit for her readiness to family and mentors who have helped her throughout her career. Charlie Co., 2/238th is Kentucky’s Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) unit within the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade. “We provide support to the commonwealth with […]](https://kentuckyguard.dodlive.mil/files/2016/05/CPT-Tharp-01-115x115.jpg "Pilot becomes first female commander of aviation unit")
Pilot becomes first female commander of aviation unit
Posted on May 25, 2016 | No CommentsBy Sgt. David Cox, 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade Public Affairs FRANKFORT Ky. — Commanding Soldiers may be the highest responsibility for leaders in the National Guard and the Army. Capt. Jessica Tharp, the new and first female commander with Detachment 1, Company C, 2/238th General Support Aviation is prepared to take on that challenge and train her Soldiers. She does it while giving credit for her readiness to family and mentors who have helped her throughout her career. Charlie Co., 2/238th is Kentucky’s Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) unit within the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade. “We provide support to the commonwealth with […] -
Proud of the Progress – Former aviation maintenance operator excited for Army Aviation’s future
Posted on October 21, 2015 | No CommentsBy Sgt. Lerone Simmons, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment FRANKFORT, Ky. – Sitting in a new multi-million dollar facility, retired Chief Warrant Officer William Canon Jr., reminisced about providing maintenance to the Kentucky National Guard’s aircraft in high winds, pouring rain, freezing cold and summer heat. “When I first joined, our pilots had recently flown in World War II,” he said. “Our equipment was old and we didn’t have adequate places to work. “We had to park trucks around the helicopters to make sure the wind didn’t hit them directly,” said Canon. “The elements are one of the worst things […] -
Kentucky air crews train to fight wildfires
Posted on September 28, 2015 | No CommentsBy Staff Sgt. Scott Raymond, Kentucky National Guard Public Affairs FRANKFORT, Ky. — As an annual requirement, many National Guard air crews train to fight wildfires in their UH-60 Blackhawks. With so many wildfires burning in the country, this annual training comes at an appropriate time for Kentucky Guard aviators. In August, Soldiers with the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade practiced water drops in a rural area of Franklin County, Kentucky. “The training keeps our crews up to date so that in the event we do get called for forest fires or anything like that, we have the crews readily available, […]