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U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Alejandro Robles, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade prepares to take his helmet off after completing the aerial range qualifications near Lielvārde Air Base, Latvia, July 15, 2026. The HGU-56/P, known as the flight helmet, is essential equipment for UH-60 Black Hawk crew members, integrating communication systems, hearing protection and compatibility with night vision devices into a single platform. Its design enables crews to maintain situational awareness, communicate effectively and safely execute missions in demanding flight 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: | 07.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.23.2026 07:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9826675 |
| VIRIN: | 260715-A-LP628-1281 |
| Resolution: | 3795x3795 |
| Size: | 3.54 MB |
| Location: | LV |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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Belts, blades and Black Hawks: 1st Infantry Division aircrews qualify on aerial gunnery in Latvia
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