NAS Whidhey Island, Wash.An NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Whidhey Island, Wash., UH-3H Sea King crew picked up a stranded hiker near Newhalem, Wash., over the 4 July weekend. The hiker had used his satellite phone to call for help after becoming stuck on a small ledge. The North Cascades National Park North Cascades National Park, 504,781 acres (204,436 hectares), N Washington. Located in the Cascade Range, the park has outstanding alpine scenery, including high jagged peaks, glaciers, icefalls, hanging valleys, and mountain lakes in high glacial cirques. Service requested the helo after determining they could not extract the hiker from his location. The search and rescue medical technician rappelled from the Sea King to the victim and assisted him while suspended sus·pend v. sus·pend·ed, sus·pend·ing, sus·pends v.tr. 1. To bar for a period from a privilege, office, or position, usually as a punishment: suspend a student from school. in midair, because the ledge wasn't big enough for two people. The victim was secured to the medical technician and hauled a mile before being lowered to the ground to waiting rangers Rapidly deployable airborne light infantry organized and trained to conduct highly complex joint direct action operations in coordination with or in support of other special operations units of all Services. . |
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