The Columbia Helicopter pilots and crew members went
The Columbia Helicopter pilots and crew members went through an emergency landing, evacuated their injured military passengers, commandeered vehicles; they endured an ambush, intense interrogation sessions and ... More
Pfc. Vance Dunn, member of the 230th Signal Company,
Pfc. Vance Dunn, member of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Guard, stops to take a photo with local Afghan children who excitedly came to greet our team and test out their salesmanship with bracelet... More
The initial rendezvous with rescue forces was a bit
The initial rendezvous with rescue forces was a bit intense for Columbia Helicoptor crash survivors during the survival, evasion, resistance and escape training session. The tired, thirsty crew was taken by sur... More
The lead interrogator stands in the doorway of a desolate,
The lead interrogator stands in the doorway of a desolate, dirty shipping container waiting for his next Columbia Helicopter crew member. Columbia's pilots and crew members went through an emergency landing, ev... More
The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk located between
The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk located between two Army bases in Kabul where a small group of 230th Signal Company soldiers encountered friendly local nationals with every step. It was such a simple ... More
During interrogations and identity verification by
During interrogations and identity verification by members of the Australian air force, Columbia Helicopter pilots and crew members went through intense interrogation sessions, blindfolded and face down in a sm... More
It was called the Green Zone, a small stretch of sidewalk
It was called the Green Zone, a small stretch of sidewalk between two Army bases in Kabul. It was an interesting walk down that short concrete path for members of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Gu... More
During the initial Columbia survival, evasion, resistance
During the initial Columbia survival, evasion, resistance and escape training brief, each soldier was told to take all commands from the flight crew and refrain from taking initiative to help them. Instincts qu... More
During a realistic survival training session, the
During a realistic survival training session, the experiential training Caleb Stine, Columbia's air crew trainer, had hoped for began to click with his crew. Upon egress, the crew saved their strength and conse... More
From left: Sgt. Raymond Sears, Spc. Kimberley Espey,
From left: Sgt. Raymond Sears, Spc. Kimberley Espey, Spc. Leonard Dennis and Spc. Morgan Llewellyn, all members of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Guard, are escorted to the red and white Columbia ... More
A young Afghan girl and her little brother slowly approach
A young Afghan girl and her little brother slowly approach the small group of 230th Signal soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard to inquire about the camouflaged strangers in their area. The pair was just ... More
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk located between two Army bases in Kabul, members of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Guard encountered friendly local national with every s... More
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk located between two Army bases in Kabul, members of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Guard, encountered friendly local nationals with every... More
After a simulated crash, emergency landing and transport
After a simulated crash, emergency landing and transport of injured personnel, Columbia Helicopter crew members and their passengers collected in an open area for a bit of rest which lasted only a second before... More
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk
During a trip to The Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk located between two Army bases in Kabul, members of the 230th Signal Company, Tennessee National Guard, encountered friendly local nationals with every... More
After a faux helicopter crash and emergency landing,
After a faux helicopter crash and emergency landing, Columbia Helicopter crew member Rich Tomlin assessed the situation of his passengers before making the call for medical assistance. Sgt. Raymond Sears suffer... More
Sgt. Raymond Sears pushes the pain from his broken
Sgt. Raymond Sears pushes the pain from his broken leg aside to carry fellow Tennessee National Guard soldier and training volunteer Spc. Morgan Llewellyn to safety. The survival, evasion, resistance and escape... More
During a trip to the Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk
During a trip to the Green Zone, a small strip of sidewalk that connects two Army bases in Kabul, members of the 230th Signal Company were quickly met by an entourage of small children. Everyone encountered on ... More