During their Annual Training, Georgia State Defense Force troops boarded Army National Guard Black Hawks. While undergoing this training the troops got to enjoy some spectacular views of the Georgia countryside. Here are some photos and videos from the training:
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Capt. Clark Howard (left) joins GSDF Soldiers and a Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) flight crew during GSDF annual training, north Georgia, September 22, 2022.Capt. Howard is a GSDF senior public affairs officer. In his civilian life, he is a syndicated media personality.Capt. Howard and his fellow GSDF Soldiers later flew on UH-60 Black Hawks as part of the first day of GSDF annual training. During annual training, GSDF Soldiers hone skills that help them serve the citizens of Georgia.Georgia State Defense Force photo by CH (1st Lt.) Billy Nolan
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers assemble before boarding UH-60 Black Hawks (background) during GSDF annual training, north Georgia, September 22, 2022.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Warrant Officer 2 Alexander Davidson
The rotor blade of a UH-60 Black Hawk extends overhead as a flight crew member gives a safety briefing to Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers during GSDF annual training, north Georgia, September 22, 2022.Soldiers later changed into protective headgear and eyewear for transport to various field exercises planned for the first of multiple days of training.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Warrant Officer 2 Alexander Davidson
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers fly in a UH-60 Black Hawk during GSDF annual training, Volunteer Training Site Catoosa, Tunnel Hill, Ga., September 22, 2022.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Capt. Beverly Shepard
Georgia State Defense Force troops performing Search & Rescue operations along with helicopter casualty insertion and extraction.
Photos by Warrant Officer 2 Alexander Davidson, Spc. Lauren Boyle-Estheimer &
Philip Botha
Source: Georgia State Defense Force
