Guard Launches Blackhawk in Search for Missing Washington Man

National Guard Blackhawk in flight Photo By: Tim King

(SALEM) - A UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter from the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem was launched in support of a search operation in Washington at approximately 2:00 PM Wednesday.

They crew flew to Skamania County, Washington to assist in the search for a 50-year old male who has been missing since May 26th. The search area is in the vicinity of Trout Lake.

The Oregon Army National Guard responded to a request from the Washington Emergency Operations Center.

The Blackhawk used in the operation was piloted by Major William Cueltas and Capt. Jerry Brennan.

Flight Medic is Staff Sgt. Pat Casha with additional crew chief of Staff Sgt. Mark Carter and Sgt. Chris Skidmore.