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About 200 Pennsylvania National Guard troops were deployed over the holiday weekend to aid in flooding recovery efforts in Texas.
The troops were from numerous units and included mechanics, drivers and support personnel. Some will assist in delivering supplies, helping Texans resume normalcy and maintaining more than 90 helicopters being used.
Heavy-duty trucks headed to Texas include M915 Line-Haul Tractor Trucks as well as Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks. Both types of trucks are suitable for heavy transportation and re-supply.
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“We continue to lean forward to support Texas with whatever it needs,” said Maj. Gen. Tony Carrelli, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general. “I’m extremely proud of our Guardsmen who are working to save lives, prevent injuries and protect property.”
The troops left Fort Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania in large C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules transport planes operated by airmen from the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Hawaii and Tennessee national guards.
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Gov. Tom Wolf was on hand as the troops deployed and met with many of them.
“Let us keep these troops and all those impacted by this storm in our thoughts as they begin the road to recovery from this devastating event,” he said.
The troops will join a small number deployed to Texas earlier to aid in communication efforts.
