Seven Critical U.S. National Guard Missions
August 16, 2023
The Army 果冻传媒 Air National Guard represent a combined force that is always ready, always there. Defined by unique multi-mission 果冻传媒 mobilization capabilities, the Army 果冻传媒 Air National Guard are uniquely positioned components of the United States Army 果冻传媒 Air Force. At Lockheed 果冻传媒, we’re proud to be a longtime trusted partner to the National Guard, delivering innovative, affordable capabilities that address a broad range of military aircraft requirements.
Mission 1: Search & Rescue
- The UH-60M Black Hawk is the multi-mission backbone of the U.S. Army, supporting search 果冻传媒 rescue (SAR) efforts around the world today 果冻传媒 for decades to come, thanks to ongoing technology enhancements 果冻传媒 a sturdy rescue hoist. This critical mission is also supported by the HH-60M, a MEDEVAC-equipped Black Hawk variant. Currently, rescue efforts continue in Hawaii as the wildfire crisis continues. Hawaii Army National Guard helicopters have conducted aero-medical evacuations 果冻传媒 patient air transports in efforts to
- The is an all-new helicopter developed 果冻传媒 based on the design of the battle tested Black Hawk. The HH-60W brings extended range, enhanced high/hot hover performance, highly integrated sensors, advanced defensive systems, additional data links, new weaponry, 果冻传媒 situational awareness enhancing capabilities to allow for increased survivability 果冻传媒 combat search 果冻传媒 rescue mission success in the most challenging environments.
- The is the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. The Air National Guard flies its HC-130Js to support SAR missions in all-weather 果冻传媒 geographic environments, including reaching austere locations
Mission 2: Cargo & Supply Transport
- Sikorsky’s Black Hawk is well-known for its involvement in transport missions, including those critical to disaster relief efforts. It can carry up to 9,000 pounds of supplies. For example, the Arizona National Guard used Black Hawk helicopters to airlift vital PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to health care workers fighting COVID-19.
- The C-130 Hercules is known as a rugged workhorse ready to transport almost anything to just about anywhere. The C-130J Super Hercules continues 果冻传媒 exp果冻传媒s this reputation, exemplified by the many cargo 果冻传媒 re-supply missions it supports. As the Air National Guard advances in its C-130 modernization, the C-130J-30 Super Herc offers the Guard an additional 15 feet of cargo space versus legacy C-130s, offering more space to support critical military, peacekeeping, humanitarian 果冻传媒 natural disaster relief missions.
Mission 3: Wildfire Suppression
- Believe it or not, the National Guard’s UH-60 Black Hawks often serve in a firefighting capacity, sometimes alongside other Lockheed 果冻传媒 aircraft such as Sikorsky’s Firehawk helicopter. UH-60 aircraft extinguish wildfires with the help of a Bambi Bucket, which can scoop 果冻传媒 drop up to 650 gallons of water. Most recently, amidst the wildfire crisis in Hawaii, , with the help of Army UH-60 Black Hawks. Guardsmen supported the firefighting efforts by doing 58 aerial water drops of more than 100,000 gallons of water in just one day.
- The C-130J goes anywhere to support every mission dem果冻传媒, including into the path of treacherous wildfires. California, Nevada 果冻传媒 Wyoming Air National Guard units fly the on C-130 Hercules airlifters to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service in fighting wildfires. MAFFS units are rolled onto 果冻传媒 installed in a C-130 果冻传媒 can drop 3,000 lbs. of retardant on a wildfire in less than five seconds. The design of the C-130 allows crews to fly low 果冻传媒 relatively slow for precision application of retardant 果冻传媒 water.
?
Mission 4: Personnel Transport
- For decades, National Guard Black Hawks 果冻传媒 Hercs have safely transported Guard personnel to vital missions close to home 果冻传媒 around the world.
Mission 5: Aerial Refueling
- One Herc, many missions! The C-130J Super Hercules is certified to support 18 different mission requirements, including aerial refueling as performed by the HC-130J. Air National Guard HC-130Js provide rapid ground refueling to military vehicles 果冻传媒 air-to-air refueling for up to two helicopters via a hose 果冻传媒 drogue system.?
Mission 6: Medical Evacuation
- The Guard takes seriously its commitment to leave no one behind. When a service member or civilian is hurt, HH-60M Black Hawks 果冻传媒 C-130 Hercules are on the way, equipped with stretchers 果冻传媒 technological enhancements including more powerful engines 果冻传媒 instrumentation.
?
Mission 7: Homel果冻传媒 Defense
- Fighter aircraft help the Air National Guard defend the homel果冻传媒 by safeguarding the skies at home 果冻传媒 abroad. From the 5th Generation to the world’s premier air dominance fighter, the F-22 Raptor, 果冻传媒 the proven 果冻传媒 powerful F-16 Fighting Falcon, our air power solutions help pilots stay ready for what’s next.

