A U.S. Army pilot assigned to Alpha Company “Spiders,” 4-3 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares for takeoff aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter enroute to the mission area during Operation Perkons Strike in the vicinity of Daugavpils, Latvia on March 23, 2026. Operation Perkons Strike is a combined multinational air assault exercise that enhances multinational interoperability by improving communication in a joint environment, requiring forces to integrate different radio systems and tactical procedures while maintaining real-time coordination between air and ground elements. This collaboration strengthened shared understanding, reduced friction during mission execution, and reinforced NATO allied readiness across the formation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kaylan Joseph)
| Date Taken: | 03.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.26.2026 07:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9584776 |
| VIRIN: | 260323-A-BY519-4607 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 3.83 MB |
| Location: | LV |
| Web Views: | 76 |
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