U.S. Military
Wildfires in McCullough County call out the Guard
By Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada
Jun 6, 2008 - 12:06:26 PM

Blackanthem Military News
CAMP MABRY, Austin, Texas - Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters remain in Brady, Texas today in case they are still needed to help fight wildfires in the area.

Yesterday two Texas Army National Guard UH-60s flew 3.4 hours and dropped 18,600 gallons of water on wildfires erupting in Brady, Texas.

Authorities are still monitoring the situation Friday morning

The UH-60s came from the Aviation Support Facility in Austin and San Antonio. 

Additional assets standing by:  Three UH60s and 12 personnel in Austin, and one UH60 and four personnel in San Antonio.