A U.S. Army soldier from the 11th Airborne Division operates an unmanned aerial system to deliver blood to forward elements during medical training near Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Jan. 20, 2026. UAS-enabled blood delivery provided a rapid, low-signature capability to support life-saving treatment at the point of injury and extended medical reach, improves survivability, and reinforces combined readiness in the Arctic. Special Operations Forces Arctic Medic 2026 enhanced SOF readiness through real-world scenarios in an austere climate and ensures a lethal fighting force to win wars. (U.S. Army photo by Bridget Donovan)
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 16:50 |
| Photo ID: | 9677046 |
| VIRIN: | 260120-A-PJ643-1007 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 13.09 MB |
| Location: | FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA, US |
| Web Views: | 8 |
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