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NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release – May 18, 2021
Release Number: CRC-019-210518
Subject: National Guard Helicopters Train on Medical Evacuations with Local Hospital
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Army Aviation crews of the Nebraska National Guard’s 1st-376th Aviation Battalion conducted training on medical evacuation landings at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls May 18-20, 2021.
“We have a terrific relationship with Camp Ripley and this opportunity was an exciting effort for everyone to practice steps we would take should a helicopter land with an injured Service-member,” said Mr. Chuck Hartfield, Director of Emergency Services for St. Gabriel’s.
The training, which was organized as part of a cooperation between St. Gabriel’s and the Nebraska unit currently on Camp Ripley for annual training, included the procedures for communicating with the hospital switch board, landing and operating within the local air space. The same procedures that would take place should a MEDEVAC from Camp Ripley occur.
“These unique, cooperative opportunities for our pilots to safely conduct training outside of our normal operations is invaluable to our overall mission success and critical to our ability to work with local community during natural disasters,” said Maj. Patrick Linehan, Executive Officer for the 1st-376th Aviation Battalion.
Similar training may take place during the remainder of this week as the Nebraska unit finishes their annual training events. We appreciate the support of the community and thank you for your understanding.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, Contact the Camp Ripley Public Affairs Office 320-616-3122 or 320-616-2726. Email: anthony.a.housey.civ@mail.mil
| Date Taken: | 05.18.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2021 11:52 |
| Story ID: | 396714 |
| Location: | LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA, US |
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