Oregon National Guard Demonstration ~ SGT Eric Rutherford

Tech. Sgt. Derrick Brooks, a pararescue jumper with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Air Force Reserve, back flips from an Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter at 7,200 feet, during a joint operation High Altitude-Low Open jump demonstration for the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, flew the Air Force Reserve pararescue jumpers to high altitude for a parachute drop.

Senior Master Sgt. Tim Lum, a Pararescue jumper with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Air Force Reserve, inspects the landing zone from an Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter during a joint operation High Altitude-Low Open jump demonstration for the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, flew the Air Force Reserve pararescue jumpers to high altitude for a parachute drop.

An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter creates a large dust cloud as it prepares to sling-lift two humvees during at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, demonstrated the Chinook's heavy lift capabilities and versatility by sling-loading the two vehicles, then carrying them around the airfield and setting them back down.

An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter fills its firefighting water bucket during at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, demonstrated the Chinook's heavy lift and firefighting capabilities by filling the bucket with 2,000 gallons of water and dumping it near the airfield.

Oregon Army National Guard air crews head across the flight line to their CH-47 Chinook helicopter to prepare for flight demonstrations at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, demonstrated the Chinook?s heavy lift capabilities and versatility by sling-loading vehicles, firefighting water bucket drills and taking Air Force Reserve pararescue jumpers to high altitude for a parachute drop.

An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter sling-lifts two humvees during at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, demonstrated the Chinook's heavy lift capabilities and versatility by sling-loading the two vehicles, then carrying them around the airfield and setting them back down.

An Oregon Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter demonstrates its firefighting capability during at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The air crews with 2nd Battalion, 641st Aviation Regiment, demonstrated the Chinook's heavy lift and firefighting capabilities by filling the bucket with 2,000 gallons of water and dumping it near the airfield.

Selah Ann Farley, of Pilot Rock, Ore., enjoys the view from the turret on an Oregon Army National Guard M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle during the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2's Community appreciation open house, April 23, in Pendleton, Ore. The event brought local school children and community members to the facility to become familiar with the Guard and their capabilities in the area.

A Presentation by Sgt. Eric Rutherford
Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office
(and my friend!)