A U.S. AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, provides close air support for Polish M1A2 Abrams tanks during Iron Defender-25 at Orzysz Training Area, Orzysz, Poland, Sept. 17, 2025. The mission demonstrated the importance of synchronized air-ground operations in NATO’s defense strategy. The purpose of large scale training events like Iron Defender-25 is to prove the Polish Armed Forces and their NATO allies readiness and ability to deter and effectively defend the territory of Poland. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Eric Allen)
Date Taken: | 09.16.2025 |
Date Posted: | 09.18.2025 08:09 |
Photo ID: | 9323486 |
VIRIN: | 250917-Z-BN475-1059 |
Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
Size: | 19.94 MB |
Location: | ORZSYZ, PL |
Web Views: | 28 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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