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U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Frazier, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew chief, assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade looks out the window and surveys the ground for any obstructions upon landing for refueling after completing the aerial range qualifications near Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, July 15, 2026. Training to refuel UH-60 Black Hawks in unfamiliar locations prepares aviation units to maintain operational momentum beyond their home station. By rehearsing these critical tasks in different environments, Soldiers build the confidence and experience needed to sustain flight operations wherever they are called to serve. 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: | 07.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 07:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9826674 |
| VIRIN: | 260715-A-LP628-1185 |
| Resolution: | 4480x4480 |
| Size: | 4.35 MB |
| Location: | LV |
| Web Views: | 3 |
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Belts, blades and Black Hawks: 1st Infantry Division aircrews qualify on aerial gunnery in Latvia
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