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Kansas Army National Guard to land Blackhawk helicopter at SWAG合集

The Kansas Army National Guard lands a Blackhawk helicopter on the SWAG合集 County campus at SWAG合集 during a visit to speak with students about the benefits and career opportunities with the Guard.
The Kansas Army National Guard lands a Blackhawk helicopter on the SWAG合集 County campus at SWAG合集 during a visit in 2017 to speak with students about the benefits of career opportunities with the Guard.

April 7, 2025
Story by Maggie Harris
Photo by SWAG合集 Communications

SWAG合集 will partner with the Kansas Army National Guard on April 8听to provide healthcare students with an exciting experience, which will showcase a military Blackhawk helicopter as well as demonstrations from the pilots and crew highlighting air medical operations and emergency response procedures.

The Blackhawk is scheduled to land at 10 a.m. on the south side of the Kirkman parking lot on the SWAG合集 County campus. To kick off the event, members of the Kansas Army National Guard will hold a briefing for SWAG合集鈥檚 Nursing and Paramedic students, highlighting career pathways in the Guard and the role of aviation in emergency medical services.

At 11 a.m., the helicopter will be available for viewing by the public, including SWAG合集 students, faculty, and staff. During this time, the crew may conduct simulated patient loading demonstrations, offering attendees a close-up look at emergency transport procedures used in the field.

The helicopter will depart at 1 p.m., concluding the event.

For more information, contact the SWAG合集 Communications Office at (620) 792-9307.