Born and raised in NE Connecticut, wound up in Fairview, NC. This has been an overwhelming, heavy tragedy. Seeing the helicopters, of all shapes and sizes going over our little neighborhood has been some comfort. I wish there were a way to thank each and every one of you!!❤❤❤❤
I never thought the sound of a helicopter would be comforting, but it sure is. A huge thank you to each and everyone of you for your service, but most of all for showing up when we needed y’all the most. Be safe out there and God bless y’all!
This flight passed right over my house near Swannanoa; in fact I *think* I recall seeing it that Saturday because, while there were definitely a lot of helicopters out and about, it's not every day you see a Blackhawk come over the Bee Tree Valley and it stands out😅 Thanks for all you've done out in WNC!
Thanks for working with the locals and distributing all the supplys being brought in by all the amazing people states far and near!! Lets keep this going strong until we get through this long winter ahead!!! 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great video Connecticut Army National Guard pilot, crew, and videographer Staff Sgt. Joe Roudabush!! This video surely helped evaluate conditions just after the storm and is quite interesting to see now in mid October, 2024. Thank you.
This is amazing! Not from NC but my thoughts are with all those who have suffered so much because of Helene. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Most military jets have an emergency beacon attached to ejection seat that will automatically notify rescue crews that a flier has ejected from his aircraft. In addition to that the pilots survival vest and the ejection seat pan contain an emergency radio, flares, ground panels and other gear to signal search and rescue crews. Personnel that have reached the crash site can tell if the crew had ejected or not. Even during training our military risk their lives to ensure they're ready to defend us. Military service is a dangerous business.
Come here and see for yourself before you spread your bullshit political crap, they've been here since the beginning and they're still here almost a month later.
They assessed the conditions. Where is the army and national guard now? We don't see any presence of them. Where are the army portable bridges? Why are people having to make their own? Where are the army tents, heaters, generators, food and water? Am I the only one bothered by this?
Unfortunately, you are not the only one who believes this. Look through the National Guard's other social platforms and you'll find the answers to your questions
In the Name of Jesus I speak Strength, Peace, Comfort, Good Health, Restoration, and Love over my people in the Mountains of North Carolina. This hurts worse than losing the man I loved. My heart just keeps on breaking daily 💔❤️ but I won’t stop praying that God restores us and heals us in every way. Thank you for your service
So exactly what did they do or accomplish!! All I saw was them flying around! They didn't even go where the area's where the private helicopter pilots were helping people off the beaten path!. Not sounding ungrateful but did they actually help people stranded in the high area's that couldn't get out because so many trees have blocked the way out!! I believe this why we are getting residents reporting they haven't seen anyone or gotten any help! These private pilots sure were finding alot of people to help! Sorry just what it looks like to many of us!!
We in our coastal communities, are learning the hard way. Build set backs from water need to be greater. We can assume, we have to assume each year, Florida will get one hurricane Milton come ashore. You in the Appalachian mountains can and really must assume you will be hit with a three day rainfall followed immediately by a tropical storm event like Helene each and every year. Florida needs to ban beachfront, ocean front development. Florida needs to replant millions of mangrove plants along its coastal features, bays, rivers, barrier islands, estuary bodies like the Indian River Lagoon all along the coast. The Appalachian mountains river communities will have to reevaluate land use and development and what types of physical or watershed features will reduce and slow even massive one in 500 year storm scenarios.
Asheville native of 47 years. Thank you for all that you do! God Bless!
they are just flying around looking at places making people believe they are helping when they are NOT
Born and raised in NE Connecticut, wound up in Fairview, NC. This has been an overwhelming, heavy tragedy. Seeing the helicopters, of all shapes and sizes going over our little neighborhood has been some comfort. I wish there were a way to thank each and every one of you!!❤❤❤❤
I never thought the sound of a helicopter would be comforting, but it sure is. A huge thank you to each and everyone of you for your service, but most of all for showing up when we needed y’all the most. Be safe out there and God bless y’all!
This flight passed right over my house near Swannanoa; in fact I *think* I recall seeing it that Saturday because, while there were definitely a lot of helicopters out and about, it's not every day you see a Blackhawk come over the Bee Tree Valley and it stands out😅 Thanks for all you've done out in WNC!
What are the most "needed now items" ?
❤blessings to those who serve from those who have served.❤ Dedication, American Spirit.
Thanks for the bird's eye view and all that you are doing. Many thanks.
Thank you NC National Guard for assisting your fellow Americans!
Thanks for working with the locals and distributing all the supplys being brought in by all the amazing people states far and near!! Lets keep this going strong until we get through this long winter ahead!!! 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for all your service.
God Bless each of you for what you are doing for the souls in W NC. ♥
Great job! I was stationed at Charlotte NG base for 10 years. You're heroes and deserve praise. God bless and thank you!🙏
Great video Connecticut Army National Guard pilot, crew, and videographer Staff Sgt. Joe Roudabush!! This video surely helped evaluate conditions just after the storm and is quite interesting to see now in mid October, 2024. Thank you.
This is amazing! Not from NC but my thoughts are with all those who have suffered so much because of Helene. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Thank you !!!!! God Bless!!!!
The wars overseas are contrived and political. These folks need help. Ty National guard
Thanks for all that you're doing to help
Thanks to everyone!
God bless you!!! Thank you so much for serving ❤
Thank you❣️
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
NOW that is my tax payer money at work, our military helping our people!
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service!
My condolences 🙏 May God improve North Carolina and all it surrounding areas, Asheville,lake lure,etc,day by day.Amen🙏🙏
Essayons, Forward! Thanks NC NG o7 ♥️
How beautiful. Great work.
Blessings to you and everyone
How many people are still missing from Spruce Pine NC school district?
Thanks
First time I laid my eyes on a blackhawk in 89' I took a photo and thought... g.d! Somethings never change.
Thanks.
Thank you for all you do!
Most military jets have an emergency beacon attached to ejection seat that will automatically notify rescue crews that a flier has ejected from his aircraft. In addition to that the pilots survival vest and the ejection seat pan contain an emergency radio, flares, ground panels and other gear to signal search and rescue crews. Personnel that have reached the crash site can tell if the crew had ejected or not. Even during training our military risk their lives to ensure they're ready to defend us. Military service is a dangerous business.
Always blessings to our troops
Good job all!
Huey’s always to the rescue.
The Hueys are Army Aviation Heritage Foundation museum aircraft, not part of the military any more.
Looks like it's wearing the markings of the 61st AHC, is that right?
Operation Air drop needs our help.
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Ohhh yay…now show footage of boots on ground saving people who have been abandoned? Otherwise futile, might as well have the VP on board
Come here and see for yourself before you spread your bullshit political crap, they've been here since the beginning and they're still here almost a month later.
That looks like a big green huey not a blackhawk ok second one was a blackhawk lol good work guys and gals hope you have a safe trip
They assessed the conditions. Where is the army and national guard now? We don't see any presence of them. Where are the army portable bridges? Why are people having to make their own? Where are the army tents, heaters, generators, food and water? Am I the only one bothered by this?
Unfortunately, you are not the only one who believes this. Look through the National Guard's other social platforms and you'll find the answers to your questions
Trade TN needs rescue and recovery…see the pastor there. Many missing people
NC GONA NEED BILLIONS ANDBYEARS TO RE BUILD !!
How many dams broke in North Carolina?
In the Name of Jesus I speak Strength, Peace, Comfort, Good Health, Restoration, and Love over my people in the Mountains of North Carolina. This hurts worse than losing the man I loved. My heart just keeps on breaking daily 💔❤️ but I won’t stop praying that God restores us and heals us in every way. Thank you for your service
So exactly what did they do or accomplish!! All I saw was them flying around! They didn't even go where the area's where the private helicopter pilots were helping people off the beaten path!. Not sounding ungrateful but did they actually help people stranded in the high area's that couldn't get out because so many trees have blocked the way out!! I believe this why we are getting residents reporting they haven't seen anyone or gotten any help! These private pilots sure were finding alot of people to help! Sorry just what it looks like to many of us!!
We in our coastal communities, are learning the hard way.
Build set backs from water need to be greater. We can assume, we have to assume each year, Florida will get one hurricane Milton come ashore. You in the Appalachian mountains can and really must assume you will be hit with a three day rainfall followed immediately by a tropical storm event like Helene each and every year.
Florida needs to ban beachfront, ocean front development. Florida needs to replant millions of mangrove plants along its coastal features, bays, rivers, barrier islands, estuary bodies like the Indian River Lagoon all along the coast.
The Appalachian mountains river communities will have to reevaluate land use and development and what types of physical or watershed features will reduce and slow even massive one in 500 year storm scenarios.
1 hour ago ..what im the only comment --how?
I lived in wallace n.c
something feels unnatural about this damage, especially the deforestation. I need to search for similar events in archives.
🙏🏼🙏🏽..GRATITUDE for (Government) INFRASTRUCTURES..🙏🏾🙏🏿
That helmet looks like a duck😅
Is this somehow supposed to make me feel any better about what went on here?
Thank you for everything you all have done and continue to do...❤🤍💙 strong 💪
Y'all were too fucking late in a lot of places