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Kentucky Guard Gets Longer-Range Black Hawks | Lexington News
Kentucky’s National Guard just got a game-changing upgrade: new HH-60 Black Hawks with external fuel tanks that double their range and flight time. This means longer, more effective rescue missions—critical for disasters like the 2022 floods where over 1,300 people were saved by air, or last year’s 240 rescues in Martin County. Governor emphasizes these choppers let crews stay airborne longer without refueling, boosting readiness when disaster strikes. Spotting them training? Just part of prep—these birds are being readied to save lives when it matters most. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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