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Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Visitor in National Park
April 3, 2026 — LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion rescued a park visitor experiencing cardiac arrest April 1 in the Great Smoky Mountains...

Tennessee Guardsmen Rescue Hiker in Great Smoky Mountains
February 25, 2026 — LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – A flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard, based at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, rescued a hiker suffering from severe cold-weather injuries Feb. 24 in the Great Smoky...

Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hiker on Appalachian Trail
April 6, 2023 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew evacuated a hiker in medical distress along the Appalachian Trail April 5.Shortly after midnight, the Tennessee Military...

Tennessee National Guard aircrew rescues bear attack victim
June 21, 2021 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew rescued a camper who was attacked and injured by a bear while sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area June...

Tennessee National Guard aircrew rescues stranded hiker
May 12, 2021 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew rescued a hiker who was having difficulty breathing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park May 9.Shortly before 7 a.m., the...

Tennessee National Guard aircrew rescues stroke victim
April 16, 2021 — CLINGMANS DOME, Tenn. – A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew rescued a stroke victim hiking on the Appalachian Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.About 9 a.m. April 15, the...

Hawaii Guard Supports Tropical Cyclone Lala Response

South Carolina Guard Enhances Readiness With Advanced HH-60M Black Hawk

Army National Guard Fast-Tracks Resilient Microgrids with $14.7M APFIT Award

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada