Submitted by kevin.trulock on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 09:42
National Guard helicopter crews fly a variety of missions, from security operations to disaster relief. They might be transporting troops or aiding medical evacuations. Every member of aviation, from pilots to crew chiefs to mechanics, is vital to accomplishing a mission. Every helicopter has its own team of mechanics to ensure it's always running efficiently.
In the event of a natural disaster, Guard pilots drop water and food and save those in harm's way. They are trained to fly in any weather and take off or land in high-risk situations.
Submitted by kevin.trulock on Fri, 02/21/2014 - 09:41
An Army on the ground has to defend against attacks from the air. Air defense Soldiers target and destroy any enemy that flies. With the ability to identify hostile aircraft using GPS, radio and the FLIR (forward-looking infrared receiver), air defense Soldiers track and eliminate targets using the AVENGER and PATRIOT missile systems. These systems are highly mobile and accurate, using laser range finders to identify targets.
Prepared and trained to reload missile systems and fire Stinger missiles, air defense Soldiers can eliminate anything in the air that poses a threat.
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