Once again, the courageous and talented men and women of the National Guard have answered the call to duty…
VERNONIA, Ore. (Army News Service, Dec. 7, 2007) — The Oregon National Guard this week assisted in the rescue of between 200 and 400 residents of the coastal town of Vernonia, Ore., after heavy rains Sunday and Monday caused extensive flooding.
The Oregon National Guard mobilized the 125th Special Tactics Squadron Dec. 3 to assist first responders in Vernonia.
Due to extreme weather conditions and obstacles on the ground, rescue by air was too risky, officials said. The 125th STS, with support from the 141st Support Battalion, arrived in Vernonia overnight and quickly deployed four Zodiac boats. Making their way through the flooded streets and residences of Vernonia, the National Guard members brought welcome relief.
The Oregon National Guard continues to support response and recovery efforts in the wake of sever winter storms that struck the Pacific Northwest, officials said.
Where would we be without our citizen soldiers? I hope we’ll never have to find out. Sgt Hook out.
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