Black Hawk helicopters to be painted pink Published
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) - Two Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopters are going pink to help in the fire fight in Idaho.
Part of aircraft preparedness is to be sure the olive drab helicopters can be seen from the ground as well as from the air, so they are painting on pink markings.
Governor Brad Little was there as they painted the helicopters.
“Wildfire is presenting an imminent threat to life, property, and the environment,” Gov. Little said. “I appreciate our firefighters and fire managers for working so hard under such challenging conditions, and I am grateful that the Guard is able to step in to support Idaho communities.”
Adam Cotterell / Boise State Public Radio
The Idaho Army National Guard has identified the three pilots killed Tuesday when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Lucky Peak.
The soldiers killed were Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Anderson, 43; Chief Warrant Officer 3 George “Geoff” Laubhan, 39; and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Peltzer, 43.
“The sudden and tragic loss of three of our fellow Guardsmen is extremely heartbreaking to every member of our Idaho National Guard family,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho and commander of the Idaho National Guard.
“I have received numerous messages of condolence from many people here in Idaho and throughout the nation, and all of your thoughts, prayers and support are sincerely appreciated and much needed” he said. “It is very comforting, at such a challenging time, to have the care and support of so many.”