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    OG War Day 26.2 Showcases Combat Search and Rescue Capabilities [Image 5 of 5]

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    Two military helicopters are flying in formation against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft appear to be of the same type, consistent with the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar utility helicopter silhouette. The lower helicopter is closer to the camera and more detailed, while the second is higher and further away.

    AVIANO AIR BASE, ITALY

    06.24.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Chase Verzaal 

    AFN Aviano

    Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron fly over the Adriatic Sea during Exercise OG War Day 26.2, June 25, 2026. The exercise challenged participants to plan, coordinate and execute combat search and rescue operations while responding to dynamic mission conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Verzaal)

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    Date Taken: 06.24.2026
    Date Posted: 07.17.2026 04:42
    Photo ID: 9811560
    VIRIN: 260625-F-XO977-1048
    Resolution: 6998x4665
    Size: 4.23 MB
    Location: AVIANO AIR BASE, IT
    Web Views: 15
    Downloads: 4

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    A US Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is taxiing on a runway at a military air base, identifiable by the 'RS' tail code indicating assignment to a European-based unit. The base infrastructure includes a control tower, hangars, a water tower, and a communications/radar tower visible in the background. Mountains are visible in the distance, suggesting a location in a mountainous region of Europe.
    A single person is floating on what appears to be an inflatable tube or small float device in open, calm ocean water. The individual is wearing a red helmet and appears to be reclining, possibly fishing, as thin rod-like objects are visible extending from the float. The scene is isolated, with no land or other vessels visible, set against a hazy blue-gray sky.
    A group of military or special operations personnel are aboard a black inflatable rubber raiding craft (CRRC) on open water. The personnel are equipped with tactical gear, helmets with night-vision mounts, body armor, and communications equipment. The scene appears to depict a maritime special operations training exercise or mission.
    A military helicopter is captured in flight against a clear blue sky. The aircraft appears to be a gray-painted utility/combat helicopter, consistent with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar variant, photographed from below at a slight angle. The rotor blades show motion blur, indicating active flight.
    Two military helicopters are flying in formation against a clear blue sky. Both aircraft appear to be of the same type, consistent with the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or similar utility helicopter silhouette. The lower helicopter is closer to the camera and more detailed, while the second is higher and further away.

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