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    Allied Wings Take Flight for Orient Shield [Image 1 of 7]

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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.

    JAPAN

    09.17.2026

    Photo by Maj. Michael Shannon 

    U.S. Army Japan

    Hokkaido is seen from a military helicopter 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: 9949969
    VIRIN: 260917-A-ES130-2582
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 675.98 KB
    Location: JP
    Web Views: 3
    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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