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Dec 16, 2020 7:34 AM
The Civil Air Patrol’s South Dakota Wing delivered some doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown yesterday (Dec. 15, 2020) on behalf of the South Dakota Department of Health.
Col Nick Gengler, South Dakota Wing commander says this is truly a turning point in the battle against COVID-19. He says some members of the South Dakota Wing are flying the Pfizer vaccine to certain smaller communities with its fleet of single-engine aircraft while other wing members assist with mission planning and logistical support.
Civil Air Patrol aircraft and aircrews are located in Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Spearfish and Brookings. The wing can deploy its six aircraft and its vans where needed to assist in emergency response and other support to local, state, tribal and federal agencies. They have over 400 members in units in Pierre, Miller, Sioux Falls, Tea, Brookings, Mitchell, Rapid City, Spearfish and Custe
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A S.D. Civil Air Patrol Cessna 182. Photo from SDCAP.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Civil Air Patrol’s South Dakota Wing delivered Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine today to Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown on behalf of the South Dakota Department of Health.
“This is truly a turning point in the battle against COVID-19,” said Col Nick Gengler, South Dakota Wing commander. “Through the efforts by the South Dakota Department of Health, its health partners and Civil Air Patrol we were able to coordinate an effective way to contribute to this mission. Our professional volunteers stepped up today to provide a service to the local communities. We will continue to be of service and look forward to ways we can continue to contribute.”
Civil Air Patrol delivers COVID-19 vaccine to Watertown hospital
Making the inaugural delivery flight was Lt. Col. Jeremy Langrock, Maj. Karla West, and Mission Pilot Capt. Matt Meert.
December 15, 2020
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Civil Air Patrol’s South Dakota Wing delivered the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown on Tuesday. The wing is flying the Pfizer vaccine to certain smaller communities in state with its fleet of single-engine aircraft.
“This is truly a turning point in the battle against COVID-19,” said Col. Nick Gengler, South Dakota Wing Commander. “Through the efforts by the South Dakota Department of Health, its health partners and Civil Air Patrol we were able to coordinate an effective way to contribute to this mission. Our professional volunteers stepped up today to provide a service to the local communities. We will continue to be of service and look forward to ways we can continue to contribute.”
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