Carilion Clinic Life-Guard celebrates 35 years of service Starr Anderson June 10, 2016 1 minute read Virginia’s first air ambulance program, which started with one helicopter and has since expanded to three top-of-the-line helicopters, is celebrating 35 years of service this weekend. WFIR’s Starr Anderson has the details. Share: Post navigation Previous: Justice for Kionte demands federal investigationNext: Four people injured in head-on collision in Bedford Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0