Oct. 1, 2024 Kentucky Air National Guard deploys for Hurricane Helene response The Kentucky Air National Guard deployed 11 Airmen to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with the humane recovery of flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
July 23, 2023 Vermont Airmen, Soldiers assist after historic flooding Floodwaters caused historic and catastrophic devastation throughout Vermont for two days beginning July 10. Montpelier was battered by a record-setting 5.28 inches of rainfall. Vermont National Guard was activated to assess the damage.
May 6, 2019 Leaders discuss Tyndall AFB rebuild at second Industry Day John Henderson, assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and energy, reaffirmed the Air Force’s commitment to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base during a symposium with industry representatives May 2, at Florida State University-Panama City.
March 28, 2019 Goldfein, Wright praise Team Offutt, community Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Offutt Air Force Base, March 27, to see flood damage and to speak with hundreds of base personnel who helped with preparation and, now, recovery.
March 28, 2019 Around the Air Force: SECAF visits Offutt AFB / Spark Tank 19 On this look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visits Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, to survey flood damage and Lt. Col. Dave Harden talks about how Spark Tank has grown and become more effective. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson.
March 23, 2019 Secretary of the Air Force: We will rebuild Offutt AFB Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson met with Offutt Air Force Base leadership and elected officials March 22 to discuss rebuilding efforts for the base following recent flooding.
March 18, 2019 Offutt AFB battling flood waters Like large portions of Nebraska, Offutt Air Force Base personnel are battling flood waters which started to creep onto the installation March 15.
March 12, 2018 Airman earns medal for rescuing double amputee from flood In total darkness, with temperatures only in the high 30s and in the midst of a monstrous rainstorm, Tech. Sgt. Phillip Dyer waded into rapidly-moving, chest-deep-and-rising waters to save a trapped flood victim on the verge of hypothermia and drowning.
Sept. 1, 2017 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 15, 2016 Louisiana guardsmen rescue thousands in floods Louisiana National Guardsmen have rescued more than 4,000 people in the floods that have inundated the state over the past week, a state Guard spokesman said. About 1,200 Louisiana Army and Air National Guard members have been mobilized and are working with local partners to support the mission
Sept. 17, 2013 Buckley nerve center for FEMA flood victims support With more than a 1,000 people unaccounted for and communities still damaged from flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, staged out of Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., continues providing life-essential materials to Coloradans in need.