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Staff Sgt. Gage Biddinger, Spc. Alec Goncalvez, Sgt. 1st Class Chris Wentzl, parachute riggers assigned to 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) await the arrival of a UH-60 Black Hawk as they prepare for the aerial hoist of dinosaur fossils in Kane County, Utah, June 12, 2026. 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 Staff Sgt. Ian Tracy)
| Date Taken: | 06.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 13:32 |
| Photo ID: | 9780541 |
| VIRIN: | 260613-A-KC275-2654 |
| Resolution: | 4640x3087 |
| Size: | 3.19 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 5 |
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