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    La. Guard supports St. Tammany Parish coastal restoration with Christmas tree drop [Image 6 of 6]

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    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is on a paved surface with its rotors spinning, indicating it is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. Two personnel in military combat uniforms are visible — one standing near the open side door and another seated in the cockpit. The setting appears to be an outdoor staging area or small airfield surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    07.08.2026

    Photo by Capt. Peter Drasutis 

    Louisiana National Guard

    A UH-60 Black Hawk assigned to the Louisiana National Guard's 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment sits on the flight line before supporting a Christmas tree drop near Madisonville, Louisiana, July 8, 2026. The mission provided realistic external-load training for flight crews while supporting a coastal restoration effort coordinated by St. Tammany Parish Government.

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2026
    Date Posted: 07.15.2026 17:13
    Photo ID: 9812887
    VIRIN: 260708-Z-VP503-1031
    Resolution: 640x427
    Size: 105.99 KB
    Location: MADISONVILLE, LOUISIANA, US
    Web Views: 24
    Downloads: 2

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    A group of five individuals are gathered outdoors in a gravel area, engaged in a discussion. Four are wearing US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms, while one civilian in a green shirt and khaki pants is also present. The setting appears to be a field or training site with debris piles and trees visible in the background.
    A military crew member in full flight gear is leaning out of an open helicopter door, observing the terrain below. The aircraft appears to be flying at low altitude over a partially flooded, grassy landscape. The soldier is wearing a flight helmet with visor and multicam camouflage uniform.
    An aerial/overhead photograph shows U.S. Army soldiers in full combat gear working with rigging equipment, likely attaching a sling load to a helicopter. The soldiers are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms, helmets, and protective goggles, and are handling red and yellow straps connected by chains. The large cylindrical object on the left edge of the frame appears to be part of a helicopter's landing gear or fuselage.
    An airboat carrying multiple occupants navigates through a shallow wetland or marsh waterway surrounded by green vegetation and grass islands. One person is standing at the bow of the flat-bottomed boat, possibly holding a rope or pole, while others are seated near the rear propulsion equipment. The scene suggests a field research, wildlife survey, or guided tour activity in a swamp or bayou environment.
    An aerial or elevated view of a waterway or shallow pond with several clumps of dried, bundled vegetation (likely reed or straw bundles) placed in the water near a grassy bank. The bundles appear to be deliberately arranged in a loose diagonal line along the edge of the water body. This is consistent with habitat restoration, erosion control, or wetland management practices.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is on a paved surface with its rotors spinning, indicating it is either preparing for takeoff or has just landed. Two personnel in military combat uniforms are visible — one standing near the open side door and another seated in the cockpit. The setting appears to be an outdoor staging area or small airfield surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.

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