278th Flies Balloon
Channel: Humanoid History
Date: 31/12/2019

CAMP TAJI, IRAQ
06.30.2010
Video by Sgt. Joel Gottke 
196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment  

Package about Soldiers of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment using the rapid aerostat initial deployment (RAID) system, a helium-filled balloon surveying from the air, to give added security for troops on the ground. Produced by Sgt. Joel Gottke. Includes soundbites from Sgt. 1st Class Richard Thornsberry - RAID Aerostat NCOIC flight director and Spc. Mark McCann - Aerostat operator.