#CTNG, in partnership with the Enfield PD, will conduct a full-scale, visually realistic l training exercise today, June 5, at the Enfield Armory in the area of King Street and Mullen Road.
The exercise will take place from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Connecticut National Guard is aware of a video circulating around social media showing a UH-60 Blackhawk's rotor wash disrupting a distribution site in North Carolina. We are working with the appropriate authorities to investigate the situation.
UPDATE: The initial investigation indicates the helicopter in the video belongs to the North Carolina National Guard. The pilots have been grounded until a further investigation can be completed.
The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) is aware of an incident involving a NCNG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a delivery of generators at the request of a local civilian organization to power their distribution outpost in western North Carolina.
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To date, our crews in #NC have helped move over 250,000 pounds of food, water, baby food, and other essential items and safely evacuated over 102 civilians.
The CTNG is proud to be able to continue serving alongside our NG brothers and sisters to bring relief to the effected regions in North Carolina. To date, our crews have helped move 270,000 lbs. of cargo and 102 civilians. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
Work begins on the @SCSU Field House, one of three locations around the state that we’re working on today (along with @WestConn and Middlesex Hospital). The goal is to increase the state’s available bed space to relieve pressure on the medical system.
It’s has been a busy week for DET-1 B/2-104, 1-169 AVN. This morning, the Nomads hit a total 150,000 pounds of cargo moved. The primary focus has been moving water and food into areas or neighborhoods with limited or no access. The crew has been working hard! @NCNationalGuard
Today, medics assigned to the 141st Medical Company teamed up with the 1-169th Aviation Battalion to conduct nine-line MEDEVAC training in Windsor Locks.