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    Allied Wings Take Flight for Orient Shield [Image 4 of 7]

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    An aerial or elevated view of a wide urban and agricultural valley with mountain ranges visible in the hazy background. Four dark aircraft, appearing to be helicopters, are flying in a loose formation across the middle distance. The scene is characterized by atmospheric haze reducing visibility across the landscape.

    JAPAN

    09.17.2026

    Photo by Maj. Michael Shannon 

    U.S. Army Japan

    U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force helicopters fly in formation over Hokkaido during combined aviation operations for Orient Shield 26, Sept. 17, 2026, in Hokkaido, Japan.
    Orient Shield 26 is a large-scale U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), and Australian’s field exercise that focuses on converging U.S. Army Multi-Domain Operations and JGSDF Cross-Domain Operations through bilateral field training and live-fire exercises that focus on a dynamic forward posture, enhancing tactical skills and interoperability. During Orient Shield, JGSDF members train alongside service members from U.S. Army Pacific, I Corps, U.S. Army Japan, 11th Airborne Division, 3rd Marine Division, 1st Division (Australia), and selected Joint Force service members to strengthen interoperability and readiness between the U.S.-Japan-Australia alliance to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Mike Shannon)

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    Date Taken: 09.17.2026
    Date Posted: 09.19.2026 00:09
    Photo ID: 9949968
    VIRIN: 260917-A-ES130-7020
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 549.74 KB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 4
    Downloads: 0

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    The image is taken from inside a military or transport aircraft cockpit, looking out through the windshield at a sprawling urban area below. In the background, a mountain range with snow-capped peaks is visible under a hazy blue sky. A helmeted crew member is partially visible in the right foreground.
    A military photographer in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is actively shooting with a Canon DSLR camera mounted on a Manfrotto tripod. The setting appears to be a military airfield or base, with military trucks visible in the blurred background. Additional personnel in uniform can be seen standing near a structure in the background.
    The image shows multiple military helicopters, identifiable as UH-60 Black Hawks, positioned on a tarmac or airfield. The helicopters are painted in olive drab/dark green military livery and are crewed by personnel in military flight gear. The setting appears to be a military airfield with urban and hilly terrain visible in the background.
    An aerial or elevated view of a wide urban and agricultural valley with mountain ranges visible in the hazy background. Four dark aircraft, appearing to be helicopters, are flying in a loose formation across the middle distance. The scene is characterized by atmospheric haze reducing visibility across the landscape.
    A military airfield scene showing multiple olive-drab/camouflage helicopters in various stages of takeoff, hovering, and ground positioning. At least six helicopters are visible, with several airborne and others on the tarmac. A urban skyline with buildings and trees is visible in the background.
    A military airfield scene showing multiple helicopters in various stages of takeoff, landing, and ground operations. At least six helicopters are visible, including what appear to be UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) variants and a Black Hawk-type helicopter, consistent with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force markings and olive drab color schemes. Urban buildings are visible in the background, suggesting proximity to a populated area.
    A military airfield scene showing multiple helicopters in various stages of operation, including aircraft on the ground and several airborne. The helicopters appear to be UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) variants and what appears to be a UH-60 Black Hawk, painted in olive drab military camouflage. A ground crew member is visible on the tarmac, and an urban skyline is visible in the background.

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