U.S. Army soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) prepare for a SPIES (Special Patrol Insert/Extraction) demonstration during the Coca-Cola 600 pre-race ceremony at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. May 26, 2026. Preparation begins long before takeoff as Soldiers demonstrate readiness, teamwork, and Army aviation capability. The SPIES techniques allow Soldiers to rapidly insert or extract personnel in environments where helicopters cannot safely land. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Nero Wolfgang)
| Date Taken: | 05.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.08.2026 11:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9712993 |
| VIRIN: | 260524-A-JI634-8235 |
| Resolution: | 8192x5464 |
| Size: | 11.16 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 6 |
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