Indiana National Guard to be reimbursed $130K after Florida declines help following hurricane

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana National Guard says that Florida will reimburse $130,000 after soldiers sent to Florida to help with hurricane relief were turned away.

More than a dozen Indiana National Guard soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division’s aviation brigade returned to Indiana after the Florida National Guard turned away their help.

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“The total cost to fly the helicopters to Fort Rucker, Alabama and back, including crew pay, meals, and lodging, was approximately $130,000. Florida will reimburse the Indiana National Guard,” said Master Sgt. Jeff Lowry.

Lowry did not confirm who made the final decision to send the soldiers back.