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    South Carolina National Guard conducts Columbia ESGR Boss Lift event [Image 6 of 14]

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    A group of civilians and military personnel are gathered on a tarmac around a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter during what appears to be a public outreach or familiarization event. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are speaking with civilians near the open forward door of the aircraft. Additional helicopters, including what appear to be Black Hawks, are visible in the background.

    EASTOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    08.12.2026

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine 

    South Carolina National Guard

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 59th Aviation Troop Command (59th ATC), South Carolina Army National Guard and volunteers of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) conduct the annual Upstate “Boss Lift” day at the South Carolina National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF1), Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 12, 2025. This type of event offers all civilian employers of South Carolina guardsmen the opportunity to experience for a day various aspects of a citizen-soldiers’ life; 59th ATC aircrews and maintenance personnel showcased the capabilities of their aircraft and equipment, including CH-47F Chinook and UH-60L helicopters, night vision goggles, and aircrew survivability gear. During the event, employers and ESGR personnel were taken for a local, familiarization flight. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Roberto Di Giovine)

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    Date Taken: 08.12.2026
    Date Posted: 08.20.2026 09:24
    Photo ID: 9876309
    VIRIN: 260812-Z-II459-1028
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 5.89 MB
    Location: EASTOVER, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
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    A group of civilians are seated inside the cargo bay of a military helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, based on the distinctive interior features including red cargo straps and diamond-pattern walls. Several passengers are using smartphones and cameras to document the experience. The open rear ramp is visible in the background, suggesting the aircraft may be on the ground or in flight.
    A group of approximately 15 civilians are seated along the interior walls of a military transport helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, based on the distinctive interior configuration. The passengers appear to be on an official tour or briefing flight, dressed in casual civilian attire. Red cargo straps, military equipment bags, and safety markings are visible throughout the aircraft interior.
    A group of civilians and military personnel are gathered inside a large military helicopter hangar, likely during an official visit or tour. The hangar contains at least one military helicopter, possibly an AH-64 Apache, and displays both the United States flag and the South Carolina state flag. The setting suggests this is a National Guard or Army installation in South Carolina.
    The image shows a group of individuals near a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a tarmac or airfield. A uniformed soldier in multicam/OCP pattern is interacting with two civilians, while additional personnel are visible inside the open cabin of the helicopter. A second Army helicopter is partially visible in the background.
    A large military tandem-rotor helicopter, identifiable as a Boeing CH-47 Chinook in olive drab livery, is parked on a tarmac at what appears to be a military airfield. A group of civilians and uniformed military personnel are gathered around the aircraft, suggesting a public affairs event, media day, or community outreach visit. Several individuals are photographing the helicopter and posing near it.
    A group of civilians and military personnel are gathered on a tarmac around a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter during what appears to be a public outreach or familiarization event. Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are speaking with civilians near the open forward door of the aircraft. Additional helicopters, including what appear to be Black Hawks, are visible in the background.
    The image shows the interior of a military transport helicopter, likely a CH-47 Chinook, with civilians seated along both sides of the cargo bay. A uniformed soldier in full combat gear and helmet stands at the open rear ramp, facing the seated passengers. The civilians appear to be on an official tour or demonstration, with several photographing the soldier and surroundings.
    A group of civilians are seated inside what appears to be a military transport aircraft, identifiable by the red safety straps, cargo netting, and equipment visible along the fuselage walls. Several individuals are wearing lanyards with 'Army National Guard' branding, and one woman in the center is wearing a name badge reading 'Laura'. The group appears to be on an orientation or familiarization flight.
    A U.S. Army soldier in full flight gear, including a helmet with visor and camouflage uniform, walks across what appears to be a military airfield or tarmac. The soldier is leading or walking ahead of a group of civilians, suggesting this may be a public affairs event, base tour, or open house. A military hangar is visible in the background with what appears to be a helicopter inside.
    The image shows civilians and a military personnel inside an aircraft hangar, examining what appears to be a military helicopter from below. Several munitions, likely AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, are displayed on the hangar floor in the foreground. This appears to be an official military open house, media day, or public affairs event.
    Passengers are seated inside a large military-style helicopter, viewing and photographing an aerial cityscape through the open rear cargo door. A woman in a green top is smiling and holding up a phone to capture the view below. The city visible through the opening features a downtown urban core with high-rise buildings surrounded by residential and commercial neighborhoods.
    A U.S. military service member in Army Combat Uniform (ACU) with flight gear stands inside what appears to be a hangar facility, holding a flight helmet and a small card or paper. He appears to be speaking or presenting to a blonde-haired civilian woman whose back is to the camera. The setting suggests a briefing or orientation event at a military aviation facility.
    A military personnel in full combat gear and tactical vest is briefing a group of civilians inside a large hangar facility. The civilians, many wearing blue shirts and lanyards with badges, appear to be on an organized tour or employer support program visit. An Apache attack helicopter is visible in the background along with American and state flags.
    A group of civilians wearing visitor badges are gathered in a military helicopter hangar for what appears to be an official briefing or tour. Two military personnel in Army Combat Uniforms (ACU/OCP pattern) are addressing the group. The hangar contains at least two military helicopters, including an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and a UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopter.

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