A South Carolina Army National Guard LUH-72A Lakota helicopter assigned to the 2-151st Aviation Regiment (SSAB) supports first responders and local authorities in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that spawned multiple tornadoes across South Carolina on April 13, 2020. The helicopter conducted a damage-assessment flight over multiple locations in Oconee and Pickens counties. This mission was performed in addition to ongoing COVID-19 support operations; at April 13, the South Carolina National Guard had activated approximately 355 service members. ( Army National Guard photo by Staff

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A South Carolina Army National Guard LUH-72A Lakota helicopter assigned to the 2-151st Aviation Regiment (SSAB) supports first responders and local authorities in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that spawned multiple tornadoes across South Carolina on April 13, 2020. The helicopter conducted a damage-assessment flight over multiple locations in Oconee and Pickens counties. This mission was performed in addition to ongoing COVID-19 support operations; at April 13, the South Carolina National Guard had activated approximately 355 service members. ( Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Roby Di Giovine, South Carolina National Guard)

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