Wisconsin National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk operations at Fort McCoy [Image 20 of 24]

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

10.30.2018

Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                        

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

An aircrew with the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment of the Wisconsin National Guard at Madison operate a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the headquarters helo pad Oct. 30, 2018, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Members of the unit regularly complete training operations at Fort McCoy and the unit also supports numerous training events at the installation each year. According to the Army fact sheet for the Blackhawk, its mission is to provide air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control, and special operations support to combat, stability, and support operations. The UH-60 also is the Army's utility tactical transport helicopter. The versatile helicopter has enhanced the overall mobility of the Army due to dramatic improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability over the years as well. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

• Date Taken: 10.30.2018
• Date Posted: 11.08.2018 16:03
• Photo ID: 4887071
• VIRIN: 181030-A-OK556-727
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 3.17 MB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US