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    Deck Landing Qualifications in Arabian Gulf [Image 21 of 34]

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    The image is taken from inside a military helicopter, showing a crew member in full flight gear seated on the right side. Through the window, another military helicopter (likely an AH-64 Apache) is visible on what appears to be a runway or taxiway with yellow centerline markings. The scene suggests a military airfield operation with multiple aircraft preparing for or returning from a mission.

    KUWAIT

    10.11.2016

    Photo by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman  

    U.S. Army Central   

    Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducted deck landings in the Arabian Gulf, Oct. 11-12. The UH-60 Blackhawk and AH-64 Apache crews took turns landing their aircraft aboard the USNS Alan Shepard to qualify their crews in this type of maneuver. Upon completion of the qualification each set of aircraft was refueled by the vessel and flown back to Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Training exercises like these play an important role in mission readiness and total force capability by increasing interoperability between branches, which is vital for joint collaboration missions.(U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Aaron Ellerman)

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    Date Taken: 10.11.2016
    Date Posted: 10.17.2016 09:26
    Photo ID: 2925135
    VIRIN: 161011-A-AP268-117
    Resolution: 4269x2835
    Size: 1.21 MB
    Location: KW

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