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U.S. Army Warrant Officer Michael Sprague, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, inspects the tail rotor driveshaft of a Black Hawk prior to taking off to conduct aerial range qualifications near Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, July 14, 2026. Events like aerial gunnery qualifications reflect an aviation unit's unwavering commitment to excellence, sharpening the technical expertise, maintenance, teamwork and combat proficiency that enable Black Hawk crews to safely and effectively execute missions in complex operational environments. 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: | 9826662 |
| VIRIN: | 260714-A-LP628-1292 |
| Resolution: | 4681x3368 |
| Size: | 2.79 MB |
| Location: | LV |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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