Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials,Tennessee Guardsmen are currently providing round-the-clock ground and aerial rescue and relief support.
Since the flooding began, servicemembers from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, stationed at Knoxville’s Joint Base McGhee-Tyson and Nashville’s Berry Field, have rescued over 100 citizens and transported more than 34,000 pounds of supplies, including drinking water, food, generators, and other essential equipment.
In addition, the battalion has completed 11 reconnaissance missions to survey critical infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and roadways.…