Behind The Scenes with 101st Airborne Division in Chimney Rock, NC

Active-duty Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, mobilize to North Carolina to provide disaster relief support to the community of Chimney Rock in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Oct. 10, 2024.
Staff Sgt. Kyle Clark, an infantryman, provides a working interview during the B-Roll package. The Soldiers helped clear mud and debris that filled homes and stores along the Broad River, which flooded during the storm and destroyed properties, roads, bridges, marinas and took down power and telephone poles.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides the generators while the Emergency Power Team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers coordinates with a contractor to install the generators at critical facilities, such as hospitals, first-responder centers and water resource stations. The Pittsburgh District is the lead office for USACE to coordinate the emergency power program. They coordinate Planning Response Teams from across the nation to deploy to disaster areas within 48 hours to communities in need.
USACE is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response to the Hurricane Helene. 261 USACE personnel are deployed, coordinating with partners in the affected areas. Additionally, 65 USACE personnel are supporting response efforts via reach-back and has 218 contractor personnel deployed.
The Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team in North Carolina consists of employees from the Pittsburgh and Honolulu districts as well as Soldiers from the 249th Prime Power Engineer Battalion, and contractors. So far, the team has installed more than 20 generators and completed more than 40 assessments to determine further emergency power needs.
The Wilmington District oversees the disaster response and relief effort on behalf of USACE in North Carolina. The district provides support to western North Carolina through execution of FEMA mission assignments.
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(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District video by Michel Sauret)

[@gonzalesVISIGOTH]

This is what inspires Americans. Thank you for sharing this

[@mediamagikgroup]

Our pleasure!

[@1844D]

Why can't I make my own comment, instead of having to hone in on someone else's comment.

[@sugarmuffin319]

I have that problem on some channels too KZbin is funny like that ​@@1844D

[@johnharper2016]

U. S. Army Veteran here. Soldiers rule! 101ST AB. Huge history. Carry on!

[@enigma51ted]

Take off your hates and work harder!

[@katiedrew4708]

Amazing, NO JOE, NO CAMELA, NO CONGRESS PEOPLE. Just Americans helping Americans!

[@propheticswordnita3603]

Thank you

[@lootiecruss]

@john absolutely agree. I was stationed there!

[@dellingson4833]

And thank you to all the retired military, (the men with beards) who arrived all over this area quickly. And bringing eyes to this with the help of those with platforms & reach. That makes phone calls happen and young men like this show up. Thanks to ALL who have given one way or another.

[@ritahamm1893]

Our boys digging chimney rock out one shovel at a time!!!! I am so thankful for them! True servicemen! ❤️💕

[@cuzntruble979]

Amen

[@ratz1968]

no politicians, no dazzle -just shoveling mud. Amazing humility! Bless you and thank you!!!!

[@milliway2010]

Dirty, back breaking work for the average citizen, but these fit young soliders are knocking it out of the park. Go Army!

[@shable1436]

​@@milliway2010maybe average ppl need to work harder to get into shape then, I'm not talking about the hurricane victims but lazy Americans in general, blue collar workers are under appropriated, especially construction workers, but at least the military knows how to even put distribution of work, like one hauling buckets out to street, one inside shoveling, or a few, and one using a tractor loader to put in dump truck to haul off. Complaining about your position is nullified by the numbers of ppl, unlike civilians where they will just lean against shovels half the day or more.

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

Truth ! 🇺🇸

[@MJay77-u9z]

Thank you 101 Airborne!!!!!!

[@justa.american8303]

Thanks to the 101st Airborne!

[@jessicadubois9945]

💯

[@mainely8007]

Curahee! I'm glad the government is deploying what military forces it can to help.

[@loraroark3327]

We love our country...every inch of it and we love the men and women who protect us!!!

[@ReaseMarie]

For people complaining, about 14 years ago Clarksville (Ft Campbell for those who are not familiar) experienced a 100 year flood. We had mudslides, roads go out, houses flooding, bridges threatened, etc. I watched a road wash out and water rise with alarming quickness, cars floating and my neighbors houses underwater. I lived very close to the Cumberland at that time. The aftermath was terrible and we all came together to muck out local businesses that sit on the river. We used sleds, wheelbarrows, and shovels, too. If you haven’t been in a flood you have no idea how the cleanup goes and how long it’s takes. God bless Ft Campbell and God bless our soldiers. 🇺🇸

[@jamesetal7088]

My neighbors and I were hit but not that bad. We are making a plan around what we did right and what was missing so next time we can help each other by starting from a better place. Be well. Stay strong!

[@AkbarZeb-p6f]

Oh I know how long it takes having lived on the Mississippi for years - even as the water's subsiding, there's already aid coming. This is a massive, government CF - especially when the National Guard was caught doing a rotor wash on a volunteer camp & FEMA's been deliberately useless & confiscating supplies & banning locals from helping each other as soon as they finally got their tardy asses in there. They had helicopters, in one area, that were sitting right next to a local airport that was running supplies while they refused to get off their asses & at least be useful at a basic level! Glad these guys are doing something finally, but there's no goddamned way they should've been this late, especially since I'm near the Ft. Campbell area & lived north of Chattanooga also for a few years! Logistics & distance my ass! There were helicopters coming & going from Ft Campbell during & after this flood & only just now arrived?!

[@margaretmary-dj1ps]

YES 🤎 FT. Campbell, Kentucky ! G_D Bless USA 🗽

[@mainely8007]

I agree. I've been through seven hurricanes and the flooding should more accurately be called the mudding. Homes get two or three ft of mud in them, the walls aren't just wet. They're covered in mud inside. Dead animals get washed off into the woods somewhere and you don't find them until they stink and they are so decomposed. You can't do anything about it. And you are right. Also, it takes a long time to recover, everything gets wiped out, this is not like a little tiny storm, this is like a bunch of nuclear weapons have been deployed.

[@texaslady7630]

Thank you, 101st Airborne. True American Heros!

[@merellemain5835]

Now THIS is America!!! 101st Airborne! GOD WILL BLESS THEM ALL!!!

[@marybrand1977]

My dad retired at Ft. Campbell Ky. He’d be proud of y’all.

[@Monica-jg8pn]

Big smiles Sister. He is surely proud to see or know of this. Can't you feel it? I feel my father, WW2 Patton's 2nd Armored Division SFC Hell on Wheels We are and should be proud. They feel it too. God bless you..

[@James-Belinda]

God bless our troops

[@sistrbrb1378]

Go ARMY! Thank you

[@kathyritchey9526]

I'm so very proud of our military ❤. God bless you all

[@DebBat0519]

Thank you for all the hard work and support you are giving.

[@michellep3121]

God bless you for serving Chimney Rock.

[@CoachAlli-WellnessAlly]

Thank you soldiers! God be with you and the people of Chimney Rock!

[@tony8074]

Thank you 101 ST.

[@gigiturcotte-fp6ne]

GOD BLESS OUR GREAT HEROS FOR HELPING OUR CITIZENS REBUILD THEIR LIVES ! ALWAYS THERE TO SERVE ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES !❤GOD BLESS !❤

[@tupidcrashtestdummy]

Way to go soldiers. I'm sure they appreciate all the help. I was stationed at Campbell myself for two tours. 2/502 & 1/187 during Desert Storm. 60mm 11c

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

Rakkasan motors nice!!!! 3 187 63b

[@jeanninepeters3068]

Thank you for your service

[@Frado-v6k]

My dear brother and friend Paul Francis Hasenauer served in the 82nd Airborne Division. God rest his soul. I miss him. God bless you 101st Airborne Division! 💪

[@randypartin8808]

Salute to the 101st. Airborne

[@randyreneau2086]

From a combat veteran of Nam, great job!

[@Chris-wl1ng]

Proud of my Alma Mater Strike Brigade. US Soldiers always lead the way. Grateful to you and for you Boys

[@ShelleyBumgarner]

THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING YOU ARE DOING!!!!!! This looks worse than a war zone. It is heartbreaking.

[@underwaysailor9256]

Thank You 101 For all your helping ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@cindythomas5895]

Thank you for sharing - my husband was in the 101st Airborne… these are his brothers. He would be so proud of all of you 🇺🇸❤️💙🇺🇸

[@titusyeti2]

God bless these soldiers and the people they are helping

[@rainbowkolorme978]

Big thanks to all Military😊❤

[@joebishop1]

Great soldiers!

[@Night_hack]

Thanks to all of you….🇺🇸

[@user-dd3nw6ek3y]

God bless you 101st . SSG Clark you’ve got it right.

[@marykane321]

We Love our military! Thank you 101st Airborne 💪🇺🇸! We appreciate YOU! God Bless!

[@leeanneg7247]

Thank you gentlemen!!!❤

[@BrysonCityDashCam28713]

and women.

[@JesusKingOfTheJews7]

So glad to see them deployed to NC. Show em why you are one of the best in the Army!

[@Purple1-2]

God bless the 101st Airborne!!

[@cindywachendorfer8972]

Thank you guys. YOU ROCK! God bless all of you!

[@joyfullone3968]

I am very proud of everyone, whether military or private citizens, who are helping in this massive recovery effort in North Carolina. Be safe, be well and thank you!👍👍👍

[@dianecarter186]

My heart goes out to you for helping our country. Be safe and be well. Thank you for your kindness towards humanity.

[@jessicadubois9945]

God bless every single person helping. 🙏💛

[@charlenegirouard901]

Good work 101 Airborne Thank You May God bless You 🙏❤️

[@DeborahHilson]

Ty my Ft. Liberty neighbors! God bless you! Ty so much!

[@barrydismukes7601]

Very proud of your service here helping people that love you! OoOooo! Rah! Guys! Praying for everyone there!

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Thank You Sgt Clark & Platoon! God bless You!

[@kenb.8596]

82nd to the 101st, Gr8 JOB!!!!!

[@nickiespecht6761]

Thank you so much to our military! It is so wonderful to have OUR military helping NC in their time of need. I absolutely love our American soldiers!❤

[@earprg]

Thank you so much...to all who are helping.

[@kathykobs3865]

So proud of your service

[@howardkanitz4998]

Thank you for your service!

[@Gijeff69]

HOOOOOAAH!! But my heart absolutely breaks for the PEOPLES of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina!!! Such devastating loss. Seeing our Airborne troops on the ground makes me proud…..

[@turnerschmidt]

'screamin eagles' doin God's work.. blessings

[@ClintonJOHNSTON-n5y]

God Bless all of you

[@langbailey8400]

God Bless all those that are helping during these tough times.

[@DakodaS246]

Thank you guys

[@knails5638]

So this is what it looks like for the government to come help! 👍 Great job, thank you💙💙

[@brethenning9486]

Really, I am a vet but this is a joke that our military is using technology from the 1800's to remove mud.

[@nailbanger2]

Do you want them to break out the pressure cleaner? Our government is doing what it can, in a really shitty situation. I've gone through this before, multiple times. If you want to help, even if you're a victim, get a positive attitude. It's not that easy. My.first hurricane, it was 3 days before we saw any government aid, and the lines were super long. We were without power for 3 weeks. It was hot in Florida. But all I can remember is the people in line bitching My Ex, bitching. My Ex and the neighbor, bitching. And now I see all these videos from North Carolina, bitching about how the government hasn't been to granny's hog farm up in the mountains. Duh, they will fix and help the population centers first, Dingus Mcgee. It's great that you're taking your 4 wheeler to help people, but don't crap on what you can't fathom, wide spread destruction in hard to access locations.

[@brethenning9486]

@@nailbanger2 No being in the military for over 20 years I know first hand there are better ways to remove it. Second the military should of been deployed the first day, and some wanted to go but your great leader told them to stand down. Next I suppose you believe it's better for contractors to go in their to fix the roads and power and not have the military working on it. And yes I have been there, and have family down there so stop with the leftist tears thinking your the only one who knows what's up. I am not saying that the military is not helping, but I am saying the leadership is like what's coming out of the white house. Now I am blocking you, because you won't say anything worth my time.

[@lucmarchand617]

This is great help them.This is long haul rebuild same calgary alberta flood 2013.thanks video update😮

[@mediamagikgroup]

You're welcome

[@jannesrost4888]

God bless these men.

[@lindabenish2852]

Beautiful. Thank you to the 101st Airborne Division. Inspiring and decent.

[@YouDontKnowMe210tx]

family history, albums, pictures, clothing, vehicles, laughter, anger all lost and gone forever but what never is lost is the unity that the people that did survive can share together and learn from what just happened...this is truly sad but we all must help each other and prepare for whatever else may come and live your life to the fullest.

[@Danadcan1972]

Awesome work

[@ScottWatters-ql7vb]

Thank to all the service members helping. God bless you and your familys

[@sherrysherry1069]

It's good to see the army there and we appreciate all the help.

[@ElizabethSnoopy88]

Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@charlesfritz7131]

SSG Clark this veteran salutes you for your response. RLTW/AATW

[@hall28630]

Thank you 🇺🇸

[@DebraGibson-mb9wu]

So wonderful

[@kristinehardy6424]

Thank you just thank you 😊❤

[@annk762]

Thank you for your service 🇲🇾

[@Mapleleaffarm]

Back breaking work. Bless them.

[@kathykeener3523]

Thanks for helping! That looks like good dirt for a garden.

[@rhighan4357]

Love you all. God bless America and NC love from NC LKN area

[@brockjennings]

Victory... one mud-filled bucket at a time. Thank you for making a difference in people's lives.

[@laurieweatbrook5020]

A HUGE THANK YOU!!!! Be safe and may God bless you.

[@greyfox243.]

Thank you all.

[@teresajohnson8988]

Thank you!!!You are much appreciated!!!

[@sheilagibson982]

Thank you!

[@Jean_213]

Thank you Men!!! We Love You Airborne!!

[@krg038]

Awesome job. Boots on the ground and getting organized a few days after the hurricane hit. People complained and those giving thumbs down have no idea. Hurricane aftermath help isn't instant. These guys are moving mud. Great video.

[@mediamagikgroup]

Thanks 👍

[@polythecat3940]

I'm from the area that was hit and my family still lives there. I was able to make it in with a truck of food and water a few days after the storm hit. North Carolina is extremely thankful for all of the help. That said, the response from the Federal Government deserves some criticism. The initial rapid response to the situation came largely from private citizens who saw the devastation and did what they could to help.

[@annajohnson3309]

Thank you, men and women. God Bless . Americans true

[@pamelaforrest1622]

i know the people of NC are very happy for your help our nation is a disaster and I hope you stay to God be the glory

[@gretababin3440]

Thank you all for your service to our country! May God bless you and the families you are helping

[@lyndiekempfer1855]

Thank you, 2nd Brigade 101st Airborne 502, from Marble Hill, Missouri!!! You are the best!!! My husband is a 2 tour Vietnam vet. We are both so very proud of you all ❤ Stay safe 🙏❤️‍🩹🇺🇸

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

Thank you for your service!!! Thirty two years ago my husband's unit (82nd Airborne) was called out to assist after Hurricane Andrew. We had been married about two weeks at the time. He was gone about a month. I'm proud that he went though and am so happy to see troops serving at home.

[@intothemystic3374]

I ❤ our US troops. Thanks for coming to NC to help with the disaster relief effort. You are needed!

[@hopegeoghegan4184]

Thank you all for your service.

[@Rqstu7]

You guys are awesome. Thank you.

[@ardenseyefineart]

Incredibly hard body-muscle-back work. Thank you to the military help. So amazing. “dig out their businesses…”

[@morelslady]

Way to go guys. Awesome. From a Infantry man from 82

[@proudasiangirl576]

Thank you soldiers. You are the fabric of America. The task seems daunting.

[@sandrasharpe2111]

Thankyou for helping this devastated town.From Aussie.❤

[@uscgmom9796]

THANK YOU, 101ST AIRBORNE SCREAMING EAGLES!!

[@murrismiller2312]

God bless these young men....thx for the help

[@LaurelHoward-k3k]

Good to see them out and about!

[@outtatheblu11]

Thank you Sir we appreciate all that you all are doing in NC ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rperkins637]

Awesome work ! Keep it up, glad to see you here in our own Country! Thank You 101st!

[@pennyechelberger9315]

We can’t THANK YOU enough!! Bless You each One ❤️👏💯

[@Kay-ln3kx]

May God bless and keep these precious victims and helpers in his hands!❤

[@intentionallyleftblank7286]

Inspirational. You're the best.

[@my4mainecoons338]

Thank you.

[@Kimberly-qg3ks]

It’s awesome to see how fast the infrastructure is being restored and damage repaired so quickly. Much love to North Carolina, one of the most beautiful states in the country. 🌄