McGuire Afb Airshow 2008

[jeff]

To wnjl: McGuire AFB EMS uses TG 432, they cover the air base and Ft Dix main post area. Dix range area is covered by a contractor, they're usually on 148.875 and have BurlCo trunked capability.
There were 2 injuries in the jump by the 82nd Airborne, one was airlifted, but injuries turned out to be minor.

 

[Mark]

Two Army parachutists injured during air expo

5/31/2008 - MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. (AFPN) -- During the McGuire Air Force Base 2008 Air Expo, two parachutists with Fastrax, the 40-member U.S. Army Airborne parachute team, were injured upon landing on the drop zone. McGuire emergency medical teams responded quickly to provide treatment to the two jumpers.

Both Soldiers were conscious after the incident and were transferred via ambulance to a hospital in nearby Trenton, N.J.

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123100924

Mark

 

[wnjl]

To wnjl: McGuire AFB EMS uses TG 432, they cover the air base and Ft Dix main post area. Dix range area is covered by a contractor, they're usually on 148.875 and have BurlCo trunked capability.
There were 2 injuries in the jump by the 82nd Airborne, one was airlifted, but injuries turned out to be minor.

Thanks!