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    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands beside a military helicopter decorated with white flower leis, suggesting a ceremonial or dedication event. The helicopter appears to be an OH-58 Kiowa or similar light utility helicopter adorned with traditional Hawaiian-style floral garlands. The setting appears to be a military airfield or tarmac, likely in Hawaii given the tropical vegetation and lei decorations.

    HILO, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    05.06.2012

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ret. Andrew Jackson 

    154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

    The Hawaii Army National Guard today dedicated its two new UH-72A Lakota helicopters at the Guard’s Aviation Support Facility No. 2 in Hilo. The Lakota helicopters have replaced the older model OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. The Lakota is the Army’s most modern Light Utility Helicopter. Hawaii is one of the first states to receive the new rotary-wing aircraft manufactured by American Eurocopter. The helicopters will be maintained and flown by the soldiers of Detachment 2, Company B, 3/140 Aviation Regiment. The mission of the detachment will be to provide aerial command and control, surveillance and reconnaissance, and search and rescue capabilities. It is equipped with video equipment that can see in infrared and its communications suite is compatible with civil authorities such as fire fighters and police. It is also designed to be able to medevac injured patients to a hospital. The UH-72A provides the Hawaii National Guard with much greater capabilities to support civil authorities during times of natural disasters or to help county fire fighters and police locate missing people in remote locations. It has two engines and can fly from Hilo to Lihue without having to refuel. It can remain on station for up to three hours. Pastor Charles Kama provided the blessing and benediction over the aircraft at today’s ceremony. The helicopters were transported to Hawaii from the manufacturing plant about two weeks ago via U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft.

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    Date Taken: 05.06.2012
    Date Posted: 05.06.2012 21:56
    Photo ID: 574049
    VIRIN: 120506-F-DL065-563
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    Location: HILO, HAWAII, US
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    A military officer in camouflage uniform wearing a traditional Hawaiian lei is speaking at a podium during what appears to be a National Guard ceremony. A framed sign reading 'UH-72A Lakota - Maka'ala Koa' is displayed at the front of the podium, suggesting this is a helicopter naming or dedication ceremony. The event is held indoors, likely in a hangar, decorated with tropical plants and flowers.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside or in front of a hangar, with several uniformed personnel and one civilian standing in formation. A military helicopter, decorated with what appears to be tropical foliage (likely lei or banana leaves), serves as the backdrop. Multiple flags, including what appears to be the Hawaii state flag, are displayed on the left side.
    Two men stand near a military or government helicopter decorated with tropical flowers and foliage. One man is wearing a U.S. Air Force camouflage uniform, while the other is dressed in civilian clothing. A flag with red and gold fringe is visible on the left side of the frame.
    The image shows a military or official ceremony taking place inside an open aircraft hangar, with two helicopters prominently displayed on either side. A podium, flags, chairs, and decorative plants are arranged in the center, suggesting a formal event such as a change of command or unit activation. In the background, a large mountain (likely Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa in Hawaii) is visible along with additional aircraft on the tarmac.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside an open aircraft hangar, featuring two gray military helicopters on display. The setting appears to be a formal event with rows of chairs, flags, floral arrangements, and a podium or display table arranged for an audience. The hangar opens onto an airfield tarmac with additional aircraft visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A military hangar ceremony setup featuring two UH-72 Lakota helicopters on a wet tarmac, with rows of chairs arranged for a formal event. The setting appears to be in Hawaii, evidenced by tropical vegetation, volcanic mountain backdrop, and lei decorations on the forward helicopter. Military personnel are visible near the aircraft.
    A U.S. Army helicopter, identified by tail number 72205 and 'U.S. ARMY' markings, is parked on a tarmac in front of a large military hangar. The aircraft appears to be a UH-72 Lakota helicopter decorated with Hawaiian lei garlands, suggesting a ceremonial or dedication event. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely in Hawaii based on the tropical vegetation and lei decorations.
    Two military helicopters are positioned inside and just outside a large aircraft hangar, decorated with floral leis suggesting a ceremonial occasion. The helicopters appear to be UH-72 Lakota utility helicopters in olive drab/dark green military paint. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely in Hawaii based on the tropical vegetation and lei decorations visible.
    A U.S. Army soldier in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) stands beside a military helicopter decorated with white flower leis, suggesting a ceremonial or dedication event. The helicopter appears to be an OH-58 Kiowa or similar light utility helicopter adorned with traditional Hawaiian-style floral garlands. The setting appears to be a military airfield or tarmac, likely in Hawaii given the tropical vegetation and lei decorations.
    A military helicopter, likely a UH-72 Lakota, is parked on a tarmac in front of a hangar. The aircraft is decorated with floral leis, suggesting a ceremonial occasion such as a dedication or commissioning event. A soldier in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage is visible in the foreground right.
    A military helicopter, likely a UH-72 Lakota or similar light utility helicopter, is parked on a tarmac in front of a hangar. The aircraft is decorated with traditional Hawaiian leis draped around its nose and rotor mast, suggesting a ceremonial occasion such as a dedication or commissioning event. A soldier in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) digital camouflage is partially visible on the right side of the frame.
    Two men are posing together in front of a dark-colored helicopter, likely in a hangar or airfield setting. Both men are wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands, suggesting a ceremonial or celebratory occasion. One man is in civilian attire (Hawaiian shirt) and the other is in U.S. Air Force camouflage uniform.
    A U.S. Air Force officer and a civilian are examining the interior of a military helicopter during what appears to be a ceremonial event, likely in Hawaii. Both individuals are wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands, and the helicopter is also decorated with green leaf lei. The setting is an aircraft hangar with additional personnel and equipment visible in the background.
    Five men pose for a group photo in front of a military helicopter decorated with floral leis, likely at a ceremonial event in Hawaii. Two individuals are wearing military uniforms (Air Force and Army camouflage), while three are dressed in Hawaiian aloha shirts. All five are wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands, suggesting a formal dedication or commissioning ceremony.
    A formal military ceremony appears to be taking place in an aircraft hangar, likely in Hawaii based on the traditional lei garlands worn by attendees. Two U.S. Army soldiers in ACU (Army Combat Uniform) and a civilian in a Hawaiian shirt are seated together, all wearing flower leis. A military helicopter decorated with leis is visible in the background.
    Three individuals pose together holding a framed poster of the UH-72A Lakota helicopter, subtitled 'Maka'ala Koa,' at what appears to be a military airfield ceremony in Hawaii. Two individuals are wearing military camouflage uniforms (U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force), while the center individual wears a Hawaiian aloha shirt. All three are wearing traditional Hawaiian lei garlands, suggesting a ceremonial or dedication event.

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