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    Ancient Ascent | National Guard aviators from Utah and Nevada take on mission of prehistoric proportions [Image 18 of 42]

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

    Parachute riggers assigned to19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stack an encased duck-billed dinosaur skeleton and tools to prepare for an aerial hoist near Escalante National Monument, 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)

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    Date Taken: 06.13.2026
    Date Posted: 06.29.2026 13:32
    Photo ID: 9780555
    VIRIN: 260613-A-KC275-7026
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 6.82 MB
    Location: US

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