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U.S. Army Spc. Domenic Wesley, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, inspects the tail rotor blade of a Black Hawk prior to taking off to conduct aerial range qualifications near Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, July 14, 2026. The reliability of the UH-60 Black Hawk begins on the ground, where detailed pre-flight inspections ensure every critical system is ready to perform, reinforcing the Army's commitment to aviation safety and operational excellence. V Corps is the U.S. Army's only forward-deployed corps, serving as the senior tactical headquarters for Army forces in Eastern Europe to deter conflict and provide combat-ready forces alongside NATO Allies. V Corps is operationalizing and expanding the Eastern Flank Deterrence Initiative with Allies, rapidly integrating emerging technologies into training and tactical plans. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Aaron Kaczur, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
| Date Taken: | 07.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 07:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9826661 |
| VIRIN: | 260714-A-LP628-1240 |
| Resolution: | 5515x3677 |
| Size: | 2.73 MB |
| Location: | LV |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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Belts, blades and Black Hawks: 1st Infantry Division aircrews qualify on aerial gunnery in Latvia
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