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    U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan conducts deck landing qualifications with U.S. Navy [Image 1 of 12]

    U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan conducts deck landing qualifications with U.S. Navy

    KANAGAWA, JAPAN

    01.06.2021

    Photo by Maj. Elias Chelala 

    U.S. Army Japan

    Two U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan aircrews took off from Kastner Army Heliport on Jan. 6 to support the USS Ashland (LSD-48) with personnel and equipment movement between Naval Air Facility Atsugi and their ship located in the Sagami Bay. After completing the air mission request the UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopters conducted deck landing qualifications for aircrews and crewmembers aboard the ship. Both helicopters completed several landing and takeoffs guided by Sailors on the flight deck while communicating with the control room abroad the Ashland. These qualifications help maintain readiness between both services and increase joint interoperability required to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Elias M. Chelala)

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    Date Taken: 01.06.2021
    Date Posted: 01.11.2021 04:23
    Photo ID: 6477826
    VIRIN: 210106-A-RG339-445
    Resolution: 6549x4367
    Size: 2.8 MB
    Location: KANAGAWA, JP

    Web Views: 33
    Downloads: 5

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