U.S. Army 2nd Lts. Kyler Suerth, left, and Blaine Dolin, student pilots assigned to the 1st Battalion, 145th Aviation Regiment, stand outside of their LUH-72 Lakota helicopter after the completion of their first solo cross country flight at Shell Army Heliport, at Fort Rucker, on 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: | 9814701 |
| VIRIN: | 260716-D-HW608-1114 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 6.61 MB |
| Location: | ALABAMA, US |
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