Photos : NY National Guard responds to fires in Ulster County
By U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Col. Michael Bobeck, New York Army National Guard
Apr 22, 2008 - 5:54:41 PM
Blackanthem Military News
NEW PLATZ, New York -
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| A New York Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk fills a 2,600 gallon "Bmabi Bucket" from Lake Awosting in Minnewaska State Park, Ulster County, New York on April 21, prior to making another dump on a 3,100 acre wildfire. Army National Guard aviation assets responded to a State Emergency Management Office request for assistance on Saturday, April 19, when one Blackhawk helicopter flew 37 water dump missions. On Sunday April 20, and Monday April 21, two Blackhawks responded, flying 14 water missions each day. A New York Army National Guard OH-58 recon helicopter equipped with a thermal imaging device was also used to identify fire hot spots for targeted drops. Helicopters from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Police also participated in the fire-fighting mission. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Col. Michael Bobeck, New York Army National Guard) |
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