E3: CG6561 Hot Zone Inland MEDEVAC Pt. 1

January 07, 2021 00:50:35
E3: CG6561 Hot Zone Inland MEDEVAC Pt. 1
Flight Suit Friday
E3: CG6561 Hot Zone Inland MEDEVAC Pt. 1

Jan 07 2021 | 00:50:35

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Show Notes

The full crew of CG6561 from Sector Humboldt Bay recounts their harrowing rescue of 2 firefighters from a hot zone in the Trinity Alps. LCDR Derek Schramel, LTJG Adam Ownbey, AST1 Graham McGinnis, AMT2 Tyler Cook. Two Distinguished Flying Crosses and two Air Medals were awarded in the prosecution of this case.

Hosts: LCDR Nate Shakespeare, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner

Producer: LT Ryan Vandehei

Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

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