SC Army National Guard Deploys Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, the South Carolina Army National Guard deployed two Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas in support of Hurricane Harvey rescue operations.

The teams left out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, they consist of eight Soldiers and nine rescue swimmers.
According to Guard officials, the crews will assist the Texas National Guard.

In a release from the SC National Guard U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr, spoke on the mission.

“Just as we are keeping a watchful eye on our South Carolina coast, we are ready to support our neighbors in Texas in their great time of need and help them in any way possible as they get through the devastating effects from Hurricane Harvey,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr, the adjutant general for South Carolina.

“Our Soldiers and Airmen will be available as long as they are needed and our thoughts and prayers go out to all those impacted by this weather event.  This is about states helping states and neighbors helping neighbors.”