U.S. Army Capt. Emilie Sanderson, Southern European Task Force, Africa Headquarters and Headquarters battalion operations officer (left), and Lt. Col. Leah Sanchez, Director of Emergency Services, U.S. Army Garrison Italy and Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) (right), view the 250 centimeter billboard depicting SETAF helicopters assisting recovery efforts after the Vajont Dam disaster in Longarone, Italy on October 8th, 2023. On October 9th, 1963, a mega-tsunami at the Vajont Dam caused by landslides resulted in one of the worst man-made disasters in history. SETAF-AF provided the first helicopters to assist with recovery efforts, as well as medical supplies and personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Brian Andries)
Date Taken: | 10.08.2023 |
Date Posted: | 10.09.2023 12:10 |
Photo ID: | 8062252 |
VIRIN: | 231008-A-MG761-5460 |
Resolution: | 6384x4256 |
Size: | 3.43 MB |
Location: | LONGARONE, IT |
Web Views: | 88 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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