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 RPD Arrests Man for Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Northeast Clark Palmer April 1, 2026 0 Art exhibit opening receptions; Roanoque Baroque Good Friday concert, Little Shop of Horrors at Radford U. Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is seeking more Local Heroes Gene Marrano April 1, 2026 0