Virginia National Guard distributes water in Richmond in January 2025
From the Updates | Coverage of Richmond water outage from The Times-Dispatch series
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (Photo courtesy 203rd REDHORSE)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. During their mission, Brig. Gen. Todd Hubbard, the VNG Director of the Joint Staff, visited the troops to observe observations and that them for their hard work. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (Contributed photo)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers set up a Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Rack, commonly known as the Hippo, at a water distribution point Jan. 10, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. Approximately 15 VNG Soldiers are staged and ready to move Hippos to potable water distribution sites in the City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, for distribution to city residents after a recent water outage. The Hippo consists of a 2,000-gallon potable water tank with an integrated pump capable of pumping 125 gallons per minute. It is fully functional mounted or dismounted and ground transportable when full, partially full or empty. Other VNG Soldiers and Airmen are supporting water bottle distribution efforts throughout Richmond. (U.S. National Guard photo by Mike Vrabel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen support water bottle distribution efforts Jan. 10, 2025, at multiple locations in Richmond, Virginia, after a recent water outage. Approximately 30 Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with the commodity distribution efforts int he City of Richmond as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. Another 15 VNG Soldiers are supporting bulk water distribution efforts using Load Handling System Compatible Water Tank Racks, otherwise known as Hippos. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rhita Daniel)
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