Helicopters in Military Training

Diverse military helicopters in action, conducting drills and missions in various terrains, showcasing the capabilities of air support.

January 23, 2007 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter conducts carrier qualification evolution aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), while under way in the Mediterranean Sea.

An AH-64 Apache fires rounds during the Operation Thunderstrike rehearsals as part of the Sullivan Cup at Fort Benning, Ga., April 30, 2022. The Sullivan Cup is a biennial competition that tests the best tank crews from the Armor Branch, the U.S. Marine Corps and international partners.

040719-F-2902B-021. Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, conducts machine gun drills during Jungle Leaders Course at Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan on Aug. 10, 2022. The training is designed to test the physical and mental resilience of Marine Corps leaders in a harsh jungle environment.

220822-N-VJ326-1332 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies over amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 22 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A United States Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Gunship Launches From a Forward Operating Base Near The City of Asadabad, in Afghanistan's Eastern Kunar Province

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade provide UH-60M Black Hawk support to the 10th Mountain Light Fighters School on Fort Drum, NY Aug. 11, 2022. Soldiers from 10th CAB were also in the course to qualify for their Air Assault badge.

A Finnish Army NH90 helicopter approaches a landing zone during an island seizure exercise on Russaro Island, Finland, Aug. 10, 2022. During the exercise, U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit simulated an opposing force and the Finnish forces were on the offensive. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

KFOR multinational partners from Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia, Switzerland and the U.S. came together at Camp Novo Selo, Kosovo, to participate in additional MedEvac skills training July 19, 2022. KFOR partner nations remain committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities in Kosovo as mandated by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999.

January 23, 2007 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter conducts carrier qualification evolution aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5), while under way in the Mediterranean Sea.

A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter assigned to the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, flies during the Arctic Thunder Open House joint forces demonstration at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The joint forces demonstration brings together teams across the U.S. Air Force, Army and Alaska National Guard to showcase teamwork and coordination through a simulated combat scenario.

A 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prepares to land Dec. 30, 2014, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The primary mission of the HH-60G is to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations and they also fly into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war.

051019-F-2828D-241. Base: Fob Speicher State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 helicopters with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461, Marine Aircraft Group 29, prepares to land during a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operation with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during a field exercise at Ft. Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 1, 2022. A FARP is a temporary site where aircraft can be refueled and armed, allowing for sustained operations closer to the area of operation. The field exercise consisted of FARP operations, ranges, Base Recovery After Attack exercise and many other elements that prepare and allow 2nd MAW to forward deploy and engage anytime and anywhere, at a moments notice.

220606-N-XN177-1325 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 6, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies over amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 6, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 129th Rescue Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, returns from a spouse flight, Sept. 11, 2022, at Moffett Air National Guard Base near Mountain View, California. The orientation flights built greater connection between family members and the wing, while simultaneously providing aircrew with training in how to work with non-military passengers.

United States Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter prepares to launch on a combat operation in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion and the proprotor blades of a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan.

030323-M-9124R-032. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Iraq (IRQ)

An HH-60H Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Combat Search and Rescue/Special Warfare Support Squadron 4 (HCS-4) of Norfolk, Va., flies over another Sea Hawk as it takes off on a search and rescue mission at the start of Operation Desert Storm.. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU)

U.S. Army flight medics assigned to Company G, 3d Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard, conduct medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) training in a UH-60 Black Hawk during Southern Strike 2022 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Mississippi, April 24, 2022. Southern Strike 2022 is a large-scale, joint and international combat exercise, which features counter insurgency, close air support, non-combatant evacuations, and maritime special operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper during exercise Gunslinger 22 at Salina, Kansas on June 20, 2022. Exercise Gunslinger 22 is a joint exercise with the Kansas Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps designed to increase aircraft control and training for potential real world contingencies.

U.S. Army Col. Travis McIntosh, 10th CAB Commander, finishes his final flight in his Army career on Fort Drum, Ny. July 15, 2022. CW5 Rolando Sanchez, 10th CAB Command Chief Warrant Officer, also conducted his last flight with the brigade.

Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to Joint Task Force - Aviation depart Bethel, Alaska, in a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter to recover service members from JTF - Bethel who were assisting the community of Nightmute, Alaska, with storm debris removal as part of Operation Merbok Response, Sept. 23, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O'Neal)

UH-60 Blackhawk and Apache. International Military Training Saber Strike 2017", Adazi, Latvia, from 3 to 15 June 2017. US Army Europe-led annual International military�exercise Saber Strike Field Training Exercise�in Latvia.

Airmen from the 60th Aerial Port Squadron and members of the Army National Guard's 49th Police Brigade practice loading and sling loading vehicles on a CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter Oct. 14, 2015, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The units also practiced nighttime operations in total darkness with the aid of night vision goggles.

An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter assigned to the 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion based in Phoenix, lands at Florence Military Reservation during a medevac exercise, April 23, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. (Arizona Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian A. Barbour)

A New Jersey National Guard UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter with Detachment 1, C Company, 1-171st MEDEVAC flies during a Medical Simulation Training Center class on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, June 9, 2022. The Medical Simulation Training Center provides state of the art training to aid students in gaining proficiency in treating all areas of trauma and basic medical scenarios.

DM-ST-86-08384. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter from the 41st Rescue Squadron hovers over a runway awaiting permission from the tower to land. The 41st Rescue Squadron is taking part in the DESERT RESCUE IX exercise at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada. Desert Rescue is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) exercise bringing together elements from all branches of the armed service in a series of real world rescue and combat scenarios. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Spanish Navy SH-3D at Rota Naval Air Station, Spain.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacob Gillespie, right, an AH-1Z Viper pilot from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, left, and Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, fly the aircraft for the generals final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 25, 2022. The flight marked a significant occasion for Rudder, who is retiring after 38 years of service from the world's most elite fighting force. Since 2020, Rudder has commanded two-thirds of the Marine Corps operating forces committed to preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Rudder is a native of Canton, Connecticut and Gillespie is a native of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

220818-N-IX644-2165 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2022) An MH-60S Nighthawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, lands on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Aug. 18, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat Americas adversaries in support of national security. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of CSG-10 and the George H.W. Bush CSG. The squadrons of CVW-7 are Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, VFA-103, VFA-103, VFA-86, VFA-136, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early W

060529-N-9389D-192. Complete Scene Caption: One US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk (Sea Hawk) multi-mission (anti-submarine warfare (ASW), undersea warfare (USW), anti-surface warfare (AUSW), naval special warfare (NSW) insertion, search and rescue (SAR), combat search and rescue (CSAR), vertical replenishment (VERTREP), and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capabilities) helicopter (background) lifts off, as a second MH-60S Seahawk (foreground) prepares to lift off, from the flight deck of the USN Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The USS KITTY HAWK is currently underway on station in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) helping to demonstrate USN power projection and sea control, as the only forward deployed USN aircraft carrier operating out of Yokosuka, Japan (JPN). Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, passes over 1st Inf. Div. Division Headquarters on Fort Riley, Kansas, March 7, 2023. Soldiers conducted an all-female flight flyover and visited the Amelia Earhart Museum to celebrate the achievements of women in aviation.

A US Air Force MH-53J Pave Low helicopter, from the 31st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea, after an infiltration during Exercise FOAL EAGLE 2000. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Camp Carroll, Taegue State: Waegwan Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

DF-ST-87-08132. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT COYOTE State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An OH-58D Kiowa Warrior hovers over the flight line at Camp Speicher, Iraq

A right front view of an AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopter from the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 (HML/A-269) parked on the flight line. It is equipped with the TOW missile system. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Idaho National Guards 1st of the 183rd Aviation Regiment conducted Operation Infinite Crisis training on June 16, 2022 outside of Gowen Field at the Orchard Combat Training Center. The training missions entailed air assault, CASEVAC, MEDEVAC, downed aircraft recovery training and command post operations.

German Tiger Eurocopter at Fritzlar Airfield, Germany, in preparation for Afghanistan deployment.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Charles R. Hamilton, deputy chief of staff, G-4, boards a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, May 18, 2022.

Soldiers and Airmen are airlifted to the 12-kilometer ruck march starting point as part of the Utah National Guard Best Warrior Competition, Oct. 18, 2022, at Camp Williams, Utah. The Utah National Guard Best Warrior Competition is an annual event that brings together Soldiers and Airmen from the major commands to compete for the title of Soldier/Airman-of-the-Year, Noncommissioned Officer-of-the-Year and Senior NCO-of-the-Year. The Army winners of this competition will represent the Utah Army National Guard at the Region VII Best Warrior Competition next spring.

A UH-60L Black Hawk with twin M240G machine guns at the Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq

A shot from a low angle up at a right side front view medium shot as HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter pilot US Air Force, 1ST Lieutenant a shot from a low angle up at a right side front view medium shot as Danny Amegin of the 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, maneuvers his aircraft into position during a pararescueman (not shown) drop off simulation, near Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466), refuel a CH-53E Super Stallion at a forward arming and refueling point during Balikatan 22 at Cagayan, Philippines, March 29, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

DA-SC-86-01759. Base: Fort Belvoir State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Croatian Air Force Mi-8 Hip helicopter in flight over Croatia.

A UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter departs a landing zone near a medical facility during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

220722-N-XN177-2073 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 22, 2022) - A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) flies over amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 22, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters lift off from a runway during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A German Army Tiger Eurocopter with gunpod, in flight over Germany.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 4, 2024. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform a familiarization flight of ranges near Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 6, 2022. HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

NAVAL BASE, Santa Rita, Guam (Feb. 14, 2023) Navy Cargo Handling Battalion Sailors, operating under Commander, Task Force 75 and Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, conduct a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) evolution during Cope North 2023 at Naval Base Guam, Feb. 14, 2023. The multilateral training event brings togetherapproximately 1,000 U.S. Airmen, Marines, and Sailors alongside 1,000 combined Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and French Air and Space Force service members. Exercises like Cope North enhance interoperability among multiple mission areas, and focus on trilateral airborne integration, large-force employment, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

AH-64D Longbow Apache of the U.S. Army Europe.

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters parked at Camp Speicher, Iraq

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265) transports a howitzer during a training exercise. Country: Japan (JPN)

011029-F-0308N-112. Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2001 Country: Southwest Asia Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM

Soldiers and units from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) conduct sling load operations with CH-47s from Task Force Apocalypse, 3-501, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division in Romania on Oct. 27, 2022. The training built proficiency for PZ and sling load operations with numerous types of equipment in support of future collective training events and contingency operations. The United States commitment to defending NATO territory is ironclad and the United States will continue to bolster our posture to better defend our NATO Allies. (U.S. Army photos by MAJ Brett Sullenger, 2nd Brigade Combat Team "STRIKE" Public Affairs Officer)

Flight crews from Task Force Spartan prepare their UH-60 Black Hawk before rappel training during the Rappel Master Course at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Constant communication occurs between the rappel master and the flight crew for safety and security of the Soldiers and the mission.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion lifts a humvee during a helicopter support team training event as part of exercise Potomac Restore, at Oak Grove, North Carolina May 11, 2022. Exercise Potomac Restore is a scenario-driven regimental exercise designed to get the regimental staff to operate in tactical support environments and incorporate unique capabilities of subordinate battalions. (U.S. Marine Corps Photos by Lance Cpl. Jackson Kirkiewicz)

070305-M-7404B-289. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-167

A UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief assigned to 2-158 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares to land at the Chehalis-Centralia Airport, Wash. on Jun. 22, 2022. The Soldiers were training U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Air Force servicemembers on helicopter refueling procedures.

United States Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter prepares to launch on a combat operation in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Blackhawk Rescue Team from the 33rd Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, conduct search operations over the devastated north eastern coast of main land Japan in support of Operation Tomodachi March 25, 2011. As part of Operation Tomodachi, the United States military has humanitarian assistance capabilities positioned in the affected region that are supporting emergency relief efforts at the request of the government of Japan.

040417-M-2900S-031. Base: Al Qaim State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

U.S. Army Spouses apart of the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade participate in the brigade spouse flight on Fort Drum, NY May 12, 2022. Spouses had the oppurtunity to fly in UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters.

Airmen with the Air Force Reserve Command aircrew for a C-17 Globemaster III work with Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment (1-147) of the Wisconsin National Guard on loading and unloading UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters June 10 at Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport at Fort McCoy. The 1-147th was set up with numerous Black Hawks and support equipment and personnel at the Sparta-Fort McCoy Airport throughout the first two weeks of June for annual training. The 1-147th and its UH-60s regularly support training operations at Fort McCoy as well as supporting distinguished visitor flying operations.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465 lifts a Humvee with 3rd Landing Support Battalion during an integrated training exercise at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 26, 2023. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMH 465 conducted integrated training as a proof of concept for future distributed operations.

US Air Force Airmen from the 320th STS (Strategic Training Squadron) perform hoist work with a 31st SOS (Special Operations Squadron), 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, MH53J Pave Low helicopter, simulating a downed airman recovery as it hovers over the runway at Taegu Air Base, Republic of Korea (South Korea). This mission is in direct support of Operation FOAL EAGLE 2000. Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Taegu Air Base Country: Korea

Close front on view of a U.S. Navy CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter as flight crew begins shut down procedures after arriving at Moi International Airport. The helicopter will be used to ferry personnel and equipment to naval vessels off the coast of Africa. U.S. forces are bringing in personnel, materiel and equipment to support Operation United Shield, which is the withdrawal of United Nations peacekeepers from Mogadishu, Somalia. The helicopter is from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron Four (HC-4) Black Stallions, Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. Subject Operation/Series: UNITED SHIELD Base: Mombasa International Airport Country: Kenya (KEN)

Soldiers from B Co. 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade participated in the 2nd Infantry Division ROK-U.S. Combined Division wet gap crossing on September 20-21, 2022 by sling loading sections of a pontoon bridge and lowering them into a river. The 11th Engineer Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade provided the pontoon bridge sections that were used to build the bridge.U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Frank Spatt

A U.S. Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter from 1-214th General Support Aviation Battalion,12th Combat Aviation Brigade, hovers before take off at the Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany, Sept. 29, 2022. 12 CAB leaders consolidated on Wiesbaden Army Airfield for the Brigade "Winning Matters" Leader Professional Development (LPD) event. Commanders and First Sergeants participated in an LPD followed by the fiscal year 2023 annual training guidance back briefs and long-range training calendar review. This event will help create shared understanding throughout the unit and ultimately foster predictability for both Soldiers and families.

Two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, outfitted with external fuel tanks, take off from Kaposvar Airfield in Hungary. Subject Operation/Series: JOINT ENDEAVOR Base: Kaposvar Air Field State: Kaposvar Country: Hungary (HUN)

050622-A-0363C-019. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM State: Kandahar Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: CJTF 76

April 2, 2007 - Two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters depart Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, to conduct a mission as another prepares to depart.

NH-90 helicopter of the German Army.

A U.S. Army AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopter with 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, maneuvers during a multinational situational training exercise as a part of Defender Europe 22 at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, May 25, 2022. Defender Europe 22 is a series of U.S. Army Europe and Africa multinational training exercises taking place in Eastern Europe. The exercise demonstrates U.S. Army Europe and Africas ability to conduct large-scale ground combat operations across multiple theaters in support of NATO.

220927-N-XK462-1005 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from the Easy Riders” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 flies by the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). Wayne E. Meyer is currently operating with Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

An AH-64 Apache Gunship Leaps Into the Air Above Jalalabad, Afghanistan After Refueling

A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), takes off at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002. A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), takes off at Samesan Royal Thai Marine Base, Thailand, during Exercise COBRA GOLD 2002.

A U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter from the California Army National Guard's Fresno Army Aviation Flight Activity takes off from a helibase, Sept. 12, 2019, in Red Bluff, California, while taking firefighters to the South Fire burning in Tehama County. Six Cal Guard helicopters were activated to assist state and federal agencies battling a pair of wildfires in the county.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 20, 2022) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the Valkyries” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 50, taxis on the flight line in preparation for the squadron's first flight at Naval Station Mayport, April 20, 2022. HSM-50 is the newest expeditionary squadron at Naval Station Mayport.

U.S. Army Europe AH-64D Apache helicopter.

308th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen board a U.S. Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-47G Chinook helicopter during military freefall parachute training at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 15, 2023. The 308th RQS trains and maintains the Air Forces only dedicated rescue capability for Department of Defense personnel, in support of Combatant Commanders wartime objectives as well as peacetime humanitarian and disaster relief activities. Air Force PJs are specifically organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum dedicated Personnel Recovery (PR) to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations in any environment and terrain.

010326-M-8539A-025. Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Helicopter from the 1ST Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1ST Cavalry Division, Texas, is pictured during an annual aerial gunnery exercise over Texas. State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Special Forces attacking after landing with a CH-53 helicopter, a demonstration of Germany's KSK Special Forces, Laupheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

An Iowa Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter picks up a historic F-80 fighter jet from the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa on April 11, 2023. The helicopter from the Iowa NG B/171 Aviation Regiment based in Davenport, is bringing the jet back to Camp Dodge to be placed on static display. U.S. Air National Guard photo Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight maintenance before executing live fire shooting drills in a UH-1Y Huey during exercise Gunslinger 22 at Smoky Hill Range, Kansas on June 17, 2022. Exercise Gunslinger 22 is a joint exercise with the Kansas Air National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps designed to increase aircraft control and training for potential real world contingencies.

060504-N-7359L-008. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

Vice President of the United States Kamala D. Harris departs Yokota Air Base, Japan, followed by UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, Sep. 26, 2022. Vice President Harris will join other dignitaries and world leaders to pay tribute to the life and memory of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his state funeral.

050706-N-3557N-154. Base: USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Long shot. A 21st Special Operations Squadron MH-53M "Pave Low" helicopter, deployed to Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa, for Operation Atlas Response, lands at the Maputo Airport in the capital of Mozambique. To date, Joint Special Operations Task Force aircraft participating in Operation Atlas Response, have delivered more than 71 tons of humanitarian relief supplies on 102 flights to more than 20 locations. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RESPONSE Base: Maputo State: Inhambane Country: Mozambique (MOZ)

A former Soviet Hind helicopter operated as an aggressor simulating enemy helicopters at Nellis AFB during a Red Flag or Weapons School event

A UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter prepares to follow two other Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter into the air during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A close-up left side view of a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 4 (HC-4) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in flight. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 Detachment A, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, awaits refueling within a Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) at Gunslinger 22 in Salina, Kansas, June 22, 2022. The purpose of a FARP is to refuel on coming aircraft or ground vehicles in order for them to carry on the plan of attack.

U.S. Navy submarine fighting helicopter MH-60S with a Torpedo attached.

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