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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nicolas Cole, a flight engineer with the 3rd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, Joint Task Force-Southern Border, discusses aerial monitoring missions at Libby Army Airfield, Fort Huachuca, Ariz., April 16, 2026. Cole explains the operation’s process and challenges, highlighting the CH-47’s vital role in supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He also emphasizes how training sharpens skills for pilots and soldiers alike. U.S. Northern Command collaborates closely with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection, operating within defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities that protect the U.S. southern border’s territorial integrity. (Dept. of War video by Spc. Adrianna Douglas)
| Date Taken: | 04.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.30.2026 11:27 |
| Category: | Interviews |
| Video ID: | 1003976 |
| VIRIN: | 260416-A-LR100-7487 |
| Filename: | DOD_111655152 |
| Length: | 00:03:23 |
| Location: | FORT HUACHUCA, ARIZONA, US |
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