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Arizona Army National Guard answers the call
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
DOD DVIDS
The Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), at the request of the Havasupai community, responded to flooding, August 2024. One UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter arrived to begin evacuation of tribal community members and tourists visiting the falls.
An Arizona Army National Guard crew of five evacuated 104 people from Supai village.
Flight medic Staff Sgt. Louis Mirabelli jumped at the opportunity to assist.
“State missions are what we are here for,” he said.
Evacuation from Havasupai Reservation, August 2024
All photos by Maj. Erin Hannigan / U.S. Army
DVIDS (Defense Video Imagery Distribution System) is a state-of-the-art, 24/7 operation that provides a timely, accurate and reliable connection between the media around the world and the military serving worldwide. This article is in the public domain.
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