Military Helicopters in Action

Images of military helicopters in flight conducting operations, highlighting air support and tactical maneuvers over diverse environments.

AH-64D Apache helicopter deployed to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve.

221213-N-UF592-1072 PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 13, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, Dec. 13. HSC 12, originally established as Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 2 on March 7, 1952, is the oldest active operational Navy helicopter squadron. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

PHILIPPINE SEA (January 29, 2024) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off of the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6), while sailing in the Philippine Sea, January 29. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navys largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Army AH-64 Apache assigned to 7th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade conducts aerial operations during Combined Resolve 17, Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Germany, May 26, 2022. Combined Resolve 17 is a United States Army Europe and Africa directed, 7th Army Training Command executed training event at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center to exercise combined arms operations in a multinational environment. The exercise features approximately 4,800 Soldiers from Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, and the United States.

A US Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter Plies the Air Above Fallujah, in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq

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220829-N-XN177-1230 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Aug. 29, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 delivers a load of supplies to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a vertical replenishment with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198), Aug. 29, 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.

AH-64D Apache helicopter deployed to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve.

020512M-9902V-017. Country: Brunei Darussalam (BRN) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

A Spanish Army AS332 Super Puma taking off from a beach at the island of Lanzarote.

A soldier hoists a participant of 93rd Joint Civilian Orientation Conference up to helicopter at Fort Carson, Colo. Oct. 25, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing conduct landing drills with a CH-53E Super Stallion at Kamifurano Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron flies during a combat search and rescue exercise at an undisclosed location, July 5, 2022. Air Force Central Commands ERQSs are organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations within the Central Command theater of operations. Special warfare operators assigned throughout the combined joint operational area conduct operations in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve.

220805-N-XN177-1182 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 5, 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), Aug. 5, 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.

PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2022) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters approach a helicopter landing zone (HLZ) to pick up distinguished visitors during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, at Ford Island, Hawaii, July 14, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. ATC conducted Air Traffic Control and Meteorology and Oceanography support for the first time as an operational unit on the Hawaiian Islands.

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ryan Scott, 2-10 AHB Commander, conducts his last flight as battalion commander on Fort Drum, Ny. July 15, 2022. Lt. Col. Scott was pinned his Master Aviator Wings afterwards, after completing 15 years of service and 2,000 flight hours.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing conduct landing drills with a CH-53E Super Stallion at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 30, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains.

A front view of the Navy's first operational Mark III LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) SH-60B Seahawk helicopter hovering over the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS CROMMELIN (FFG 37). The helicopter is undergoing flight deck landing qualifications off the coast of San Clemente, California. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

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United States Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion heavy lift helicopter in flight (in foreground), and a United States Marine Corps AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter (in background), Helmand Province, Afghanistan

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 30, 2022) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion lands on the flight line during an amphibious raid for a multinational littoral operations exercise as part of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 30. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

A left front view of an HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter in-flight during Exercise Patriot Coyote. Subject Operation/Series: PATRIOT COYOTE State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 (HMH-362) CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter takes off from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Deny Flight. Subject Operation/Series: DENY FLIGHT Country: Adriatic Sea

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Navy HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter makes a pass around the area confirming the survivor's location during a survivor extraction exercise in participation with DESERT RESCUE IX. Desert Rescue is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE IX Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter from Marine Utility/Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 (HML/A-167) passes overhead during exercise OCEAN VENTURE '88. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '88 Country: Caribbean Sea

220919-N-XN177-1049 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter flies over amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Sept. 19, 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. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Garcia, left, and Sgt. Liam Reynolds, UH-1Y Venom crew chiefs with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, prepare for takeoff during exercise Fuji Viper Shinka 22 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, June 15, 2022. VMM-265, HMH-465, and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 are supporting Fuji Viper Shinka 22 in order to enhance lethality and train with 4th Marine Regiment.

220811-N-NR343-2279 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Sea Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat squadron (HSC) 22 operate a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter aboard the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11) while transiting the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 11, 2022. Sioux City 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.

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Herat, Afghanistan - 07 June 2014: Aerial view of an A129 'MANGUSTA' helicopter of the Italian Army with anti-tank functions during training in Afghanistan.

A Thai army UH-1 Iroquois helicopter takes off after delivering a group of Thai infantrymen to a landing zone during the joint Thai-U.S. training exercise Cobra Gold '92. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '92 Base: Korat Country: Thailand (THA)

MOTRIL, GRANADA, SPAIN-JUN 11: Helicopter SH-60B Seahawk taking part in an exhibition on the 12th international airshow of Motril on Jun 11, 2017, in Motril, Granada, Spain. Helicopter SH-60B Seahawk

220729-N-IL330-2044 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 29, 2022) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 29, 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.

220610-N-EU544-9713 EAST CHINA SEA (June 10, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, prepares to take off on the flight deck of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6). Jackson, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment, operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

A U.S. Marine Corps scout sniper with Battalion Landing Team 2/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, provides overwatch from a U.S. Navy SH-60 Sea Hawk, with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 Wildcards, Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) in support of a visit board search and seizure exercise aboard Expeditionary Mobile Base USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 17, 2022. The 31st MEU maintains the capability to seize and clear ships while at sea to protect themselves and allies in the Indo-Pacific Region. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the INDOPACOM region.

NAVAL BASE GUAM, 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.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom launches at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

220822-N-VJ326-1336 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.

070305-M-7404B-144. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: HMLA-167

040225-M-3980Y-013. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to Joint Task Force - Aviation prepare a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter for takeoff before recovering service members from JTF - Bethel from Nightmute, Alaska, after they assisted 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)

Atlantic Ocean, February 8, 2007 - An MH-60S Seahawk delivers a pallet of MK 83/BLU-110 general-purpose bombs to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) during an ammunition cross-deck with USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71).

040123-F-6911G-005. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

An MH-60S Nighthawk, attached to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9, conducts flight operations onboard the first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Sept. 18, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting carrier qualifications and workups for a scheduled deployment this fall.

030402-F-8362B-002. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Country: Unknown

A U.S. Army UH60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 12th Combat Aviation Brigade takes off during Vigilant Fox, a joint training exercise including U.S. Soldiers, Finnish soldiers and British soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, Rifles Regiment, at Niinisalo, Finland, July 27, 2022. The 3/4th ABCT is among other units assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's forward deployed corps in Europe.

A UH-60 Army Blackhawk helicopter lands on the Grayling Army Airfield flight-line during the Pre-Accident Planned Rehearsal event during Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug. 6.Northern Strike is a multi-component multinational exercise designed to build readiness and enhance interoperability with allied forces to fight and win. Northern Strike 22-2, Michigan's largest and longest exercise designed to validate readiness of the joint reserve force, is held Aug. 6 to 20, 2022 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center. This year's iteration will feature approximately 7,400 participants. (Official U.S. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Isaac Copeland, 220th Public Affairs Detachment)

STRAIT OF HORMUZ (Oct. 12, 2012) A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (REIN) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21). New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 lifts off the flight line at McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, Aug. 16, 2022. HMLA-773 launched three UH-1Y Venom and two AH-1Z Viper helicopters from McGuire Air Force Base and embarked them aboard the San Antonio class dock landing ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in support of an upcoming multinational exercise.

A CV-22B Osprey operated by the 7th Special Operations Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, while enroute for a routine training mission March 11, 2015. The CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force's premier tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft.

U.S. Navy SEALs Conduct Joint Training with Guatemalan Naval Special Forces for CENTAM Guardian 2023 Exercise, Focusing on High-Target Training and Small Boat Operations

United States Army's CH-47F helicopter.

111003-N-ZC343-063PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2011) Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 practice takeoffs and landings aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during exercise Dawn Blitz.

The flight crew prepares a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for flight at the Deadhorse, Alaska, airport. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, along with two Chinooks and about 25 support personnel staged from the Deadhorse Airport Aug. 17-26 while flying missions to increase the reach of 1-52nd General Support Aviation Battalion beyond Interior Alaska and to focus on long-range organic logistics to support flight companies. (Army photo/John Pennell)

Atlantic Ocean, February 14, 2013 - A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts flight operations near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

An MH-53E Sea Dragon, attached to the Vanguard” of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, sits chocked and chained on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) flight deck, June 16, 2022. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment to report ship readiness and ensure all spaces and equipment meet Navy standards.

DF-ST-85-09873. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '84 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A plane director guides an SH-3 Sea King helicopter to a landing on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). The SH-3 is assigned to Helicopter Squadron 5 (HS-3). (Fourth view in a series of five). Country: Unknown

051014-A-1327A-158. Base: Islamabad Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST

Artillery soldiers with Bravo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, "Task Force 82", conduct sling-load operations during an elevator drill exercise on Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, Jan. 4, 2024. UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from 3rd Attack Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division supported the 101st Airborne Division Artillery Soldiers by moving M101 howitzers by air to increase proficiency in air assault operations.

UH-60A Black Hawk medevac helicopter of the U.S Army.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MAY 7, 2021: Avia parade in Moscow. Mi-26 helicopters fly in the sky on parade of Victory in World War II in Moscow, Russia MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MAY 7, 2021: Avia parade in Moscow. Mi-26 helicopters fly in the sky on parade of Victory in World War II in Moscow, Russia Copyright: xZoonar.com/AlexanderxStrelax 17093328

220425-N-TP544-1630 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 25, 2022) - MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 and (HSC) 28, prepare to transport cargo attached to a cargo pendant from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during a replenishment-at-sea April 25, 2022. Kearsarge, flagship of the Kearsarge ARG/MEU team, is on a scheduled deployment under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 while operating in U.S. Sixth Fleet in support of U.S., Allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

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Atlantic Ocean, March 16, 2006 - An MH-60S Seahawk helps conduct a vertical replenishment, while the guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) commences her approach prior to conducting a connected replenishment.

A rear view of a CH-53 Super Jolly helicopter, prior to take-off during Exercise UREX '82. Subject Operation/Series: UREX '82 Base: Sembach Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

220404-N-TT639-1188 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 4, 2022) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 prepares to land on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), April 4. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

041213-M-9529D-015. Base: Al Asad State: Al Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes the first set of Marines for their mission to Haiti Jan. 19, 2010. The 22nd MEU is embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group near the island of Haiti to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck the country Jan. 12, 2010. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission capable force comprised of Aviation Combat Element, HMH 461 (Rein); Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its command element.

A UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron - 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, begins taxiing to the runway for take-off at São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil, during exercise UNITAS LXIII, Sept. 5, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

A Turkish Air Force AS532 AL Cougar during a flypast in Izmir, Turkey.

030505-F-2034C-016. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 20, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, and train towards being designated as special operations capable.

An AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve in support of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, taxis to the runway during exercise UNITAS LXIII at São Pedro da Aldeia, Brazil, Sept. 11, 2022. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

A surface-to-air view of an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 (HS-2) from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68). Base: USS Nimitz(CVN 68) Country: Pacific Ocean(POC)

KUBINKA, RUSSIA - May, 15, 2021: attack helicopters Mil Mi-28, STRIZHI Aerobatic Team 30TH Anniversary Event KUBINKA, RUSSIA - May, 15, 2021: attack helicopters Mil Mi-28, STRIZHI Aerobatic Team 30TH Anniversary Event. Copyright: xZoonar.com/AlexanderxStrelax 20825909

A United Arab Emirates Presidential Guards CH-47 Chinook helicopter prepares to land during exercise Intrepid Maven 22.4 in the United Arab Emirates, Sept. 26, 2022. Intrepid Maven 22.4 is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command engagement series designed for bilateral and multilateral training engagements with partner nations and Marine Corps forces.

April 6, 2007 - U.S. Navy Sailors attach a sling to the belly of an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter during an ordnance offload on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76). The offload was conducted with USNS Flint (T-AE 32).

030414-M-5654R-023. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tikrit State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MWSS-373

A left side view of a CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter landing during rapid response loading Exercise Agile Sword '86. Subject Operation/Series: AGILE SWORD '86 Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220517-N-DU622-2189 PACIFIC OCEAN, (May 17, 2022) Two MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, from the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, take off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is conducting Tailored Ship's Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problems (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission-critical operations.

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 41st Rescue Group ensures aircraft clearance as it prepares to hot pit refuel during exercise Agile Flag 22-2 at Avon Park, Florida, July 25, 2022. Hot pit refueling occurs while aircraft engines are running, eliminating downtime and allowing pilots to quickly return to the fight. Agile Flag 22-2 is Air Combat Command's first lead-wing certification event designed to demonstrate the 23rd Wing's capability to generate combat air power while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain the Wing and subordinate force elements in a dynamic and contested environment.

040409-F-6911G-004. Base: Nellis Air Force Base State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 14, 2013) A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein.) conducts flight operations near the guided-missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) and the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the East Coast of the U.S. in preparation for an deployment this spring.

GULF OF OMAN (June 21, 2013) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Wolf Pack of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 75 prepares to land on the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E-Super Stallion assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts an aerial refuel from a KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2 in Kuwait, April 20, 2020. The SPMAGTF-CR-CC is a crisis response force, prepared to deploy a variety of capabilities across the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robert Fontenot and Capt. Christopher Oberle, UH-1Y Venom pilots with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, inspect an aircraft at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 7, 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.

1AF's Detachment 3 successfully completed a validation exercise designed to verify the ability of United States Air Force "Guardian Angel" Pararescue specialists to operate with aircrew aboard U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawks to, if needed, rescue astronauts at sea. The joint team will support NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's upcoming Crew 5 launch. "The integration with Navy helicopter crews and the Air Force pararescuemen was successful," said Col Jason Gingrich, First Air Force, Air Forces Space Air Deputy to United States Space Command. "We worked out joint solutions for human space flight support operations (HSFSO) with our counterparts from Fleet Forces Navy and NASA. Also, United States Space Command provided great oversight and support for this vital HSFSO mission."

030903-M-7837W-003. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ)

220813-N-XN177-2132 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 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), Aug. 13, 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 CH-53C Super Jolly helicopter lands during Exercise UREX '82. Subject Operation/Series: UREX '82 Base: Rhein Grafenstein Country: West Germany (FRG)

A Spanish Army NH90 transport helicopter during a training flight, Logrono, Spain.

Air to air front of a Air Mobility Command's Special Operations MH-53J Pave Low helicopter. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to 1st Marine Aircraft Wing approaches a landing zone in support of Stand-in Force Exercise on Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 6, 2022. SiF-EX is a Division-level exercise involving all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force focused on strengthening multi-domain awareness, maneuver, and fires across a distributed maritime environment. This exercise serves as a rehearsal for rapidly projecting combat power in defense of allies and partners in the region.

U.S. Army Air Assault cadre oversees rappel operations from a UH-60 Black Hawk as part of the Air Assault course at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa, on Sept. 8, 2022. Over 200 Soldiers and Airmen participated in a 12-day U.S. Army Air Assault course held at Camp Dodge, which trains service members in sling-load operations and rappelling as well as being a test of grit.

220426-N-PC620-0019 DENVER (April 26, 2022) U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeff Van, the Joint Task Force Civil Support commanding general, disembarks a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a tour and key leader engagement at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 8 headquarters in Denver as part of exercise Vibrant Response 22, April 26, 2022. Joint Task Force Civil Support conducts chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response and all-hazards defense support to civil authorities operations in support of the lead federal agency in order to save lives, mitigate human suffering, and prevent further injury. Vibrant Response is an annual U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command directed Command Post Exercise planned in coordination with DoD, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA and other federal and state partners. As USNORTHCOMs Joint Forces Land Component Command, U.S. Army North regularly plans and conducts this multicomponent exercise.

050105-N-4166B-086. Base: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Major Command Shown: HH-60H helo of HS-2

Teams from NASA, the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support and SpaceX conduct a joint medical triage and medical evacuation (medevac) training exercise at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It was the second of two emergency medical services simulations performed before commercial crew flight tests, which are scheduled for 2019. As NASAs Commercial Crew Program prepares to begin launching astronauts once again from American soil, teams are sharpening their launch day operations procedures, including responses during the unlikely event of an emergency.

A Turkish Army AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter during a training flight in Turkey.

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464 complete the final phases of a preflight check at an undisclosed location, Oct. 11, 2022. HMH-464 provided assault support for Marine Forces Special Operations Command during Exercise Raven 23-1 to enhance combat readiness in an unfamiliar expeditionary environment. HMH-464 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force.

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