Delaware National Guard Teamwork, risk
assessment
key success during signal
exercise
By Maj. Jane Zak, 261st Signal
Brigade, Public Affairs Officer
By Sunday afternoon, the winds had picked-up and the gusts were up to 25 miles per hour. The members of Company B, 280th Signal Battalion knew that bringing down two 90’ antennas at the New Castle Rifle Range was not going to be an easy task. After completing a good risk assessment, and bringing the most experienced soldiers together, the unit successfully completed their mission and returned to home station.
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Spc. Joseph Montruchio (left) inserts the pin as the mast section
reaches the base of the antenna while Sgt. Christopher Guest lowers
the antenna. |
By Sunday afternoon, the winds had picked-up and the gusts were up to 25 miles per hour. The members of Company B, 280th Signal Battalion knew that bringing down two 90’ antennas at the New Castle Rifle Range was not going to be an easy task. After completing a good risk assessment, and bringing the most experienced soldiers together, the unit successfully completed their mission and returned to home station.
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Staff Sgt. David Anderson loads the mast sections into the storage shelter as the rest of the team continues to lower the antenna. (Photo by Maj. Jane Zak) |
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| The Convoy returns home to 198th Readiness Center. (Photo by Maj. Jane Zak) |
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