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May 2013 - Moore, Oklahoma


130521-A-VF620-972: An aerial view of tornado damage in Moore, Okla. The Oklahoma National Guard assisted with disaster response efforts after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 21, 2013 by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James. Official U.S. Army National Guard photograph.
Caption: 130521-A-VF620-972: An aerial view of tornado damage in Moore, Okla. The Oklahoma National Guard assisted with disaster response efforts after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 21, 2013 by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James. Official U.S. Army National Guard photograph.

On May 20, 2013, an EF5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma.  Sailors from Task Force 124, also known as TACAMO (Take Charge and Move Out), volunteered in the recovery efforts and assisted the Oklahoma National Guard.   Located at Tinker Air Force Base, the task force is responsible to Commander Naval Air Forces for manning, training, and equipping Navy Squadrons for nuclear command and control communications.   The winds exceeded 200 miles per hour and tore through the Oklahoma City suburb killing 24 people, injuring more than 200, and displacing thousands.  


130521-A-BB392-284: Members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National Guard, conduct search and rescue operations in Moore, Oklahoma, in response to the May 20, 2013, EF5 tornado that ripped through the center of town. Photographed by U.S. Major Geoff Legier. Official U.S. Army National Guard photograph.
Caption: 130521-A-BB392-284: Members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, Oklahoma National Guard, conduct search and rescue operations in Moore, Oklahoma, in response to the May 20, 2013, EF5 tornado that ripped through the center of town. Photographed by U.S. Major Geoff Legier. Official U.S. Army National Guard photograph.

130522-N-KU586-040: Sailor's from Task Force 124 volunteer in support of recovery efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 22, 2013, by (Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris W. Delano. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 130522-N-KU586-040: Sailor's from Task Force 124 volunteer in support of recovery efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 22, 2013, by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris W. Delano. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.

130522-N-KU586-045: Sailor's from Task Force 124 volunteer in support of recovery efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 22, 2013, by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris W. Delano. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
Caption: 130522-N-KU586-045: Sailor's from Task Force 124 volunteer in support of recovery efforts in Moore, Oklahoma, after an EF5 tornado. Photographed on May 22, 2013, by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris W. Delano. Official U.S. Navy Photograph.
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Published: Tue May 12 09:16:22 EDT 2020