Chief Gordon Yellowman, Sr., a Cheyenne Tribal Historian, performs a traditional smudge during the Cheyenne Tribal visit to the MV-75 Cheyenne II Aircraft unveiling at the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit at the Army Aviation Association of America in Nashville, Tennessee on April 15, 2026. The U.S. Army has officially named its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, the MV-75, the “Cheyenne II,” marking a significant milestone in military aviation modernization. The name “Cheyenne II” honors the Cheyenne people, reflecting the aircraft’s key attributes of speed, adaptability, and resilience, which are characteristics of the tribe’s strong warrior culture. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jesus Menchaca)
| Date Taken: | 04.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.16.2026 13:16 |
| Photo ID: | 9618029 |
| VIRIN: | 260415-A-RS848-2129 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 11.51 MB |
| Location: | NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, US |
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