CAMP ZAMA, Japan – US Army Aviation Battalion - Japan and 陸上自衛隊 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's 1st Helicopter Brigade conducted First Flight 2022 over Tokyo, Chiba and Tokyo Bay to welcome in the New Year Jan. 18.
The formation included over a dozen fixed and rotary-wing aircraft including Blackhawk UH-60s, Chinook CH-47s, Osprey V-22s, and an LR-2.
Lt. Gen. Tadao Maeda, 陸上総隊 Ground Component Command commander, and Maj. Gen. JB Vowell, U.S. Army Japan commander, observed the formations from a Super Puma EC-225.
This annual event helps both forces maintain aviation readiness, builds comradery and strengthens the U.S.-Japan alliance.
U.S. Army photo by Maj. Elias M. Chelala
Date Taken: | 01.18.2022 |
Date Posted: | 01.18.2022 03:59 |
Photo ID: | 7013875 |
VIRIN: | 220118-A-RG339-032 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 6.05 MB |
Location: | KANAGAWA, JP |
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