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    Ancient Ascent | National Guard aviators from Utah and Nevada take on mission of prehistoric proportions [Image 33 of 42]

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    Ancient Ascent | National Guard aviators from Utah and Nevada take on mission of prehistoric proportions

    Chief Warrant Officer 3 Andrew Carroll, a pilot with Utah Army National Guard’s 2-211 Aviation Regiment, does a preflight inspection on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter prior to hoist operations near Bryce Canyon, Utah, June 13, 2026. The aviators airlifted fossilized dinosaur remains for the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Utah Museum of Natural History. The Utah National Guard trains on aerial hoist missions to maintain the proficiency needed to operate in areas inaccessible by traditional means. This capability supports search and rescue and disaster response efforts, while also enabling Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) missions that provide essential services to communities and strengthen military readiness. Regular training ensures aircrews and ground personnel remain ready whenever they are called upon. (Utah National Guard photo by Maj. Jeffrey Brenchley)

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 13:32
    Photo ID: 9780417
    VIRIN: 260613-A-VB362-1583
    Resolution: 5464x8192
    Size: 2.5 MB
    Location: US

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