U.S. Army 1st Lt. Demetris Coasey, an aviation officer with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, performs pre-flight checks before, conducting a night aerial response flight to maintain situational awareness along the U.S.-Mexico border near Campo, Calif., July 16, 2026. Pre-flight inspections ensure the aircraft remains mission-ready to provide safe, reliable aerial observation during ongoing military support operations. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. (Dept. of War photo by Sgt. Nathan Hislop)
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.21.2026 15:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9818458 |
| VIRIN: | 260716-M-QA167-1005 |
| Resolution: | 7008x4380 |
| Size: | 9.97 MB |
| Location: | CAMPO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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