U.S. Army 2nd Lts. Blaine Dolin, left, and Kyler Suerth, student pilots assigned to the 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment, perform shutdown procedures on an LUH-72 Lakota helicopter at Shell Army Heliport, Fort Rucker, Alabama, July 16, 2026. The flight marked the successful completion of their first solo cross-country mission, a newly reintroduced training curriculum designed to build pilot autonomy, confidence, and critical decision-making skills before they transition to tactical flight phases.
| Date Taken: | 07.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.16.2026 15:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9814690 |
| VIRIN: | 260716-D-HW608-1243 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 3.87 MB |
| Location: | ALABAMA, US |
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