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    Trading Wings for Rotors: West Virginia National Guard shows Reserve Airmen the skies [Image 2 of 10]

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    Several U.S. Air Force personnel are gathered inside or at the entrance of a military helicopter, engaged in conversation. At least one individual has a name tape reading 'LIEBEL' and U.S. Air Force insignia is visible on a uniform. The personnel are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms, with some wearing headsets and sunglasses.

    PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. James Fritz 

    911th Airlift Wing

    Steel Airmen assigned to the 911th Maintenance Squadron prepare for an incentive flight aboard a West Virginia Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 150th Aviation Regiment at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2, 2026. The Air Force Reserve awards incentive flights to Airmen for standout performance, giving them an operational experience with various Department of War aircraft and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by James Fritz)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.12.2026 08:49
    Photo ID: 9908962
    VIRIN: 260902-F-NI494-1067
    Resolution: 6048x4024
    Size: 5.74 MB
    Location: PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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    A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is parked on a concrete flight line apron, painted in olive drab green. In the background, a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft is visible on the same tarmac. The image appears to be taken at a joint military airfield under clear blue skies.
    Several U.S. Air Force personnel are gathered inside or at the entrance of a military helicopter, engaged in conversation. At least one individual has a name tape reading 'LIEBEL' and U.S. Air Force insignia is visible on a uniform. The personnel are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms, with some wearing headsets and sunglasses.
    A group of U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated inside a military helicopter, appearing to prepare for or complete a flight. Several personnel are adjusting harnesses and seatbelts, with one female service member standing near the open door. Name tapes and U.S. Air Force branch tapes are visible on multiple individuals.
    Several U.S. Air Force personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are seated inside what appears to be a military helicopter or aircraft cabin. A warning sign reading 'DANGER - EXTREME NOISE HAZARD - HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED' is visible on the overhead panel. The personnel appear to be preparing for or waiting during a flight operation on an airfield.
    A United States Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is taxiing or hovering just above a concrete airfield tarmac. The aircraft is painted in standard olive drab/dark green military livery with 'UNITED STATES ARMY' markings visible on the fuselage. Crew members are visible through the cockpit windows, and the main rotor blades are in motion.
    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Pittsburgh unit, tail number 91189, is parked on a tarmac. In the foreground, a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is positioned directly in front of the large transport aircraft. The scene appears to be at a military airfield with hangars visible in the background.
    A group of U.S. Army soldiers are gathered on a military airfield tarmac near a black UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with its rotors spinning. The personnel are wearing OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms and hearing protection, suggesting active flight operations. The scene appears to depict a post-landing or pre-departure briefing on the flight line.
    Military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms approach a dark olive/black UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a tarmac. The helicopter bears the West Virginia National Guard 'Flying WV' logo on its fuselage. A crew member wearing a flight helmet appears to be directing or briefing the approaching soldiers.
    Military personnel in camouflage uniforms are seated inside the open cabin of a military helicopter, likely a UH-60 Black Hawk, on a tarmac or airfield. Several soldiers appear relaxed and smiling, suggesting a pre- or post-mission moment. A West Virginia National Guard insignia is visible on the fuselage.
    A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter flies in the background while the tail section of a U.S. Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) C-17 Globemaster III, tail number 91189, assigned to Pittsburgh, is prominently visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be at Pittsburgh International Airport or an associated Air Reserve Station. Both aircraft are military assets operating in the same airspace.

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