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An E-3 Sentry of the 552nd Air Control Wing lines-up on the main runway while an Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk of the 1-244th Aviation Regiment prepares to take-off for a SENTRY REX 19-01 mission Jan. 15, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. SENTRY REX 19-01 was a multi-service exercise run out of Tinker AFB from Jan. 14-18 focusing on combined force rescue operations of downed aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis) Stock Photo

RMRHCT57–An E-3 Sentry of the 552nd Air Control Wing lines-up on the main runway while an Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk of the 1-244th Aviation Regiment prepares to take-off for a SENTRY REX 19-01 mission Jan. 15, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. SENTRY REX 19-01 was a multi-service exercise run out of Tinker AFB from Jan. 14-18 focusing on combined force rescue operations of downed aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXX9D–Soldiers with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

A Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lowers a bundle of recycled Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage during the annual Christmas Tree Drop in New Orleans, March 20, 2024. The trees will create a wave break to trap sediment and restore marshland as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program. Stock Photo

RM2WX50YR–A Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lowers a bundle of recycled Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage during the annual Christmas Tree Drop in New Orleans, March 20, 2024. The trees will create a wave break to trap sediment and restore marshland as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program.

Soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, rehearse hoist operations to prepare for possible search and rescue missions ahead of Hurricane Ida in Hammond, Louisiana, Aug. 28, 2021. In addition to 195 high-water vehicles and 73 rescue boats prepped and staged across south Louisiana, the LANG has 34 helicopters ready to support search and rescue, evacuation and recon missions as needed. Stock Photo

RM2HGK5XT–Soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, rehearse hoist operations to prepare for possible search and rescue missions ahead of Hurricane Ida in Hammond, Louisiana, Aug. 28, 2021. In addition to 195 high-water vehicles and 73 rescue boats prepped and staged across south Louisiana, the LANG has 34 helicopters ready to support search and rescue, evacuation and recon missions as needed.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment conducting sling load operations during training. Stock Photo

RMT0D4YX–Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery and 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment conducting sling load operations during training.

Spc. Christopher Sonnier left and Sgt. Aaron Adam right exchange a "fist bump" before Sonnier is lowered from the hoist to the ground 75' below at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo. The two soldiers from Lake Charles, La., and Pineville, La., respectively, are with the Louisiana National Guard's F Company, 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment. A flight medic must trust his/her crew chief who operates the hoist's controls, especially in dangerous situations. Capt. Kevin Sandell, 11th Public Affairs Detachment Stock Photo

RMEJK79N–Spc. Christopher Sonnier left and Sgt. Aaron Adam right exchange a "fist bump" before Sonnier is lowered from the hoist to the ground 75' below at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo. The two soldiers from Lake Charles, La., and Pineville, La., respectively, are with the Louisiana National Guard's F Company, 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment. A flight medic must trust his/her crew chief who operates the hoist's controls, especially in dangerous situations. Capt. Kevin Sandell, 11th Public Affairs Detachment

A Soldier with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard watches a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter take off at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Cpl. Danielle Rayon) Stock Photo

RM2WE6NJT–A Soldier with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard watches a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter take off at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Cpl. Danielle Rayon)

Sgt. 1st Class Marcum James, with the 244th Aviation Brigade and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, watches as a CH-47 Chinook approaches a pick-up zone at the 2014 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, June 24, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The helicopter and its crew are from Bravo Company, 5th Battalion General Support, 159th Regiment, 244th Aviation Brigade, 11th Theater Aviation Command, Fort Eustis, Va. Timothy L. Hale Stock Photo

RMEJP39Y–Sgt. 1st Class Marcum James, with the 244th Aviation Brigade and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, watches as a CH-47 Chinook approaches a pick-up zone at the 2014 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition, June 24, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The helicopter and its crew are from Bravo Company, 5th Battalion General Support, 159th Regiment, 244th Aviation Brigade, 11th Theater Aviation Command, Fort Eustis, Va. Timothy L. Hale

Members of a UH-72 'Lakota' crew with the 244th Aviation Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard practice dropping water from a Bambi bucket during Operation Lead Bucket, a training event in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 14-18. Operation Lead Bucket is intended to provide challenging hands-on training focused on improved flying in high altitudes. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Emily White) Stock Photo

RM2D38TXA–Members of a UH-72 'Lakota' crew with the 244th Aviation Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard practice dropping water from a Bambi bucket during Operation Lead Bucket, a training event in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 14-18. Operation Lead Bucket is intended to provide challenging hands-on training focused on improved flying in high altitudes. (Oklahoma Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Emily White)

Rota, Spain. 6th Apr, 2023. U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, offload the first aircraft, CH-47 Chinook, for Defender 23 from American Roll On Roll Off Carrier, Liberty Power, at Naval Station Rota, Spain on April 6, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF's ability to a Stock Photo

RM2PY417E–Rota, Spain. 6th Apr, 2023. U.S. Army 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, offload the first aircraft, CH-47 Chinook, for Defender 23 from American Roll On Roll Off Carrier, Liberty Power, at Naval Station Rota, Spain on April 6, 2023. DEFENDER 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental United States-based forces, employment of Army Prepositioned Stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Taking place from 22 April to 23 June, DEFENDER 23 demonstrates USAREUR-AF's ability to a

A view of Amman, Jordan, during a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018, April 14, 2018, by the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts) Stock Photo

RMMDRGXY–A view of Amman, Jordan, during a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018, April 14, 2018, by the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Jordanian forces transfer a simulated injured soldier from a Super Puma helicopter into a ground ambulance during Exercise Olive Grove Feb. 22, 2018. U.S. Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply, and exfiltration operations. Stock Photo

RMMCBJK2–KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Jordanian forces transfer a simulated injured soldier from a Super Puma helicopter into a ground ambulance during Exercise Olive Grove Feb. 22, 2018. U.S. Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply, and exfiltration operations.

A UH-60M Black Hawk manned by Soldiers from Alpha Company, “Task Force Voodoo”, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Louisiana National Guard during a dustoff, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 27, 2018. The flight featured an all-African-American crew in recognition of Black History Month and the growth that has occurred within the aviation community over time. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas X. Crough, USARCENT PAO) Stock Photo

RMM6D21D–A UH-60M Black Hawk manned by Soldiers from Alpha Company, “Task Force Voodoo”, 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Louisiana National Guard during a dustoff, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 27, 2018. The flight featured an all-African-American crew in recognition of Black History Month and the growth that has occurred within the aviation community over time. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas X. Crough, USARCENT PAO)

The 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion conduct a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018 from King Abdullah II Air Base in Az-Zarqa, Jordan, April 14, 2018. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts) Stock Photo

RMMDRGY6–The 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion conduct a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018 from King Abdullah II Air Base in Az-Zarqa, Jordan, April 14, 2018. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

RM2GK7PEM–Soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, rehearse hoist operations to prepare for possible search and rescue missions ahead of Hurricane Ida in Hammond, Louisiana, Aug. 28, 2021. In addition to 195 high-water vehicles and 73 rescue boats prepped and staged across south Louisiana, the LANG has 34 helicopters ready to support search and rescue, evacuation and recon missions as needed.

RM2WFXX26–A Soldier with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard watches a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter take off at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard perform maintenance on a UH-60 Black Hawk at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXJF2–Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard perform maintenance on a UH-60 Black Hawk at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Spain. 6th Apr, 2023. A CH-47 Chinook is offloaded from a vessel for Defender 23 by the Army 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade with support from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center - Rota at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 6, 2023. Defender 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental U.S.-based forces, employment of Army prepositioned stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PY419P–Spain. 6th Apr, 2023. A CH-47 Chinook is offloaded from a vessel for Defender 23 by the Army 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade with support from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center - Rota at Naval Station Rota, Spain, April 6, 2023. Defender 23 is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa-led exercise focused on the strategic deployment of continental U.S.-based forces, employment of Army prepositioned stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners. Credit: U.S. Army/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News

RMMCBJJX–KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Jordanian forces transfer a simulated injured soldier from a Super Puma helicopter into a ground ambulance during Exercise Olive Grove Feb. 22, 2018. U.S. soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply, and exfiltration operations.

A view of the King Abdullah I Mosque Amman, Jordan, during a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018, April 14, 2018, by the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts) Stock Photo

RMMDRGY0–A view of the King Abdullah I Mosque Amman, Jordan, during a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018, April 14, 2018, by the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

RM2WFXGJ2–Soldiers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard perform maintenance on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife. Stock Photo

RM2GKMERN–The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife.

KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Members of the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan enjoy a traditional Jordanian breakfast with the 8th Squadron commander and his team located at King Abdullah I Air Base, Marka. The 8th Squadron’s mission is to support three battalions of a newly-developed quick reaction force unit that covers the entire country of Jordan. Stock Photo

RMMCBJK3–KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Members of the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan enjoy a traditional Jordanian breakfast with the 8th Squadron commander and his team located at King Abdullah I Air Base, Marka. The 8th Squadron’s mission is to support three battalions of a newly-developed quick reaction force unit that covers the entire country of Jordan.

RMMDRGY9–The 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, Charlie Company and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Assault Helicopter Battalion conduct a medical evacuation validation for Exercise Eager Lion 2018 from King Abdullah II Air Base in Az-Zarqa, Jordan, April 14, 2018. Eager Lion is a major Exercise with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, designed to exchange military expertise and improve interoperability among partner nations. (US Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 7th, 2023) Personnel assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade transport multiple UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota airfield during helicopter intermodal operations April 7, 2023. As the 'Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighter Stock Photo

RM2PMT3EF–NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 7th, 2023) Personnel assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade transport multiple UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota airfield during helicopter intermodal operations April 7, 2023. As the 'Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighter

RM2GKMEX0–The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife.

KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) – units of the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Spartan – observed Jordanian soldiers as they prepared to rig and certify a load for sling-load operations in support of Exercise Olive Grove. The exercise is a multilateral training event between the Jordanians, the United Kingdom, and Canada that conducts infiltration, resupply and exfiltration quick reaction operations. Stock Photo

RMMCBJJT–KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) – units of the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Spartan – observed Jordanian soldiers as they prepared to rig and certify a load for sling-load operations in support of Exercise Olive Grove. The exercise is a multilateral training event between the Jordanians, the United Kingdom, and Canada that conducts infiltration, resupply and exfiltration quick reaction operations.

RM2PMT3E1–NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (April 7th, 2023) Personnel assigned to 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade transport multiple UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to the Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota airfield during helicopter intermodal operations April 7, 2023. As the 'Gateway to the Mediterranean,” NAVSTA Rota provides U.S, NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready forces through land, air and sea, enabling warfighter

The A Company 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment conducts UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operations throughout the night at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 13, 2022. The Black Hawk is the Army’s utility tactical transport helicopter providing air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control, and special operations support. As part of the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, the 5-159th AR will deploy on order to an area of responsibility and conduct theater aviation operations to support military operations of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stock Photo

RM2M49P3G–The A Company 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment conducts UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operations throughout the night at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Dec. 13, 2022. The Black Hawk is the Army’s utility tactical transport helicopter providing air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control, and special operations support. As part of the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, the 5-159th AR will deploy on order to an area of responsibility and conduct theater aviation operations to support military operations of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

A U.S. Army medevac crew with G Company, 5th General Support Aviation Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Javelin conducts hoist training at the Joint Training Center near Amman, Jordan, Aug. 28, 2019, during Exercise Eager Lion 19. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Margaret Taylor) (spot blurring applied to image to corr Stock Photo

RMWDY7CF–A U.S. Army medevac crew with G Company, 5th General Support Aviation Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, 244th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Javelin conducts hoist training at the Joint Training Center near Amman, Jordan, Aug. 28, 2019, during Exercise Eager Lion 19. Eager Lion, U.S. Central Command's largest and most complex exercise, is an opportunity to integrate forces in a multilateral environment, operate in realistic terrain and strengthen military-to-military relationships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Margaret Taylor) (spot blurring applied to image to corr

Royal Jordanian Army soldiers load a simulated casualty into a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk, a medevac airframe piloted by the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Javelin, Task Force Spartan, during a 9-line medevac training event in Jordan, Aug. 26, 2019, part of the Jordanian Operational Training Program between the U.S. Army and Jordanian Armed Forces. For 14 weeks, Soldiers from the New Jersey Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 102nd Calvary Regiment, are training Jordan Border Guard Force soldiers with the 7th Mechanized Battalion, 48th Mechanized Brigade in areas such Stock Photo

RMWP065X–Royal Jordanian Army soldiers load a simulated casualty into a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk, a medevac airframe piloted by the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Javelin, Task Force Spartan, during a 9-line medevac training event in Jordan, Aug. 26, 2019, part of the Jordanian Operational Training Program between the U.S. Army and Jordanian Armed Forces. For 14 weeks, Soldiers from the New Jersey Army National Guard's 1st Squadron, 102nd Calvary Regiment, are training Jordan Border Guard Force soldiers with the 7th Mechanized Battalion, 48th Mechanized Brigade in areas such

Long shadows are cast upon the flight line as members of the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, line-up to board an Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma during SENTRY REX 19-01 exercise on Jan. 15, 2019. The training exercise allowed the special operators to be inserted in a defended landing-zone with the goal of rescuing a downed aircrew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis) Stock Photo

RMRHCT5B–Long shadows are cast upon the flight line as members of the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, line-up to board an Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma during SENTRY REX 19-01 exercise on Jan. 15, 2019. The training exercise allowed the special operators to be inserted in a defended landing-zone with the goal of rescuing a downed aircrew member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

RM2GKMET8–The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife.

KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Jordanian helicopters depart a forward operating base after inserting troops into the area during a training exercise. U.S. Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply and exfiltration operations in support of Exercise Olive Grove. The event gave U.S. Soldiers an opportunity to see the standard operating procedures used by Jordanians when conducting such missions. Stock Photo

RMMCBJJW–KING ABDULLAH II AIR BASE, Jordan – Jordanian helicopters depart a forward operating base after inserting troops into the area during a training exercise. U.S. Soldiers with the 248th Aviation Support Battalion and the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), Task Force Spartan observed the exercise that conducted infiltration, resupply and exfiltration operations in support of Exercise Olive Grove. The event gave U.S. Soldiers an opportunity to see the standard operating procedures used by Jordanians when conducting such missions.

An Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter with rotors turning awaits the take off of an Air Force E-3 Sentry during a SENTRY REX 19-01 exercise period Jan. 15, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The exercise focused on rescuing a simulated downed aircrew member in a joint-service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis) Stock Photo

RMRHCT56–An Oklahoma Army National Guard UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter with rotors turning awaits the take off of an Air Force E-3 Sentry during a SENTRY REX 19-01 exercise period Jan. 15, 2019, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The exercise focused on rescuing a simulated downed aircrew member in a joint-service environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Greg L. Davis)

RM2GKMEWH–The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife.

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), and Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force secure Specialized Search Dog Red to a litter during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Stock Photo

RMM6AT4B–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), and Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force secure Specialized Search Dog Red to a litter during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the

RM2GKMET0–The Louisiana National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, loads and transports bundles of recycled Christmas trees provided by Orleans Parish residents to rebuild marshland in Bayou Sauvage located in New Orleans East, May 26, 2021. This process creates new marsh habitats by building structures that can support native marsh grasses, which traps and holds sediment, creating more land and stable environments for wildlife.

Harrah, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Austin Campbell, a combat medic specialist with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFY18M–Harrah, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Austin Campbell, a combat medic specialist with Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) practice loading Military Working Dogs onto a litter with Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMM6AT4D–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) practice loading Military Working Dogs onto a litter with Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

Sgt. John Mackie, of Wann, Oklahoma, a UH-60 helicopter repairer with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard prepares for hot and cold load training with the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXM01–Sgt. John Mackie, of Wann, Oklahoma, a UH-60 helicopter repairer with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard prepares for hot and cold load training with the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Marine Sgt Lucas Alexander, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Patriot prior to medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMM6AT46–Marine Sgt Lucas Alexander, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Patriot prior to medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

Soldiers with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia National Guard and 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard conduct hot load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXH66–Soldiers with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia National Guard and 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard conduct hot load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) explain patient evacuation procedures using a litter to Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMM6AT4C–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) explain patient evacuation procedures using a litter to Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

Soldiers with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard and 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard conduct hot load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXHAJ–Soldiers with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard and 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard conduct hot load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Marine Cpl Joseph Samuels, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Mac during medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMM6AT40–Marine Cpl Joseph Samuels, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Mac during medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

RM2WFX30T–Soldiers with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard and 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard conduct hot load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

Enid, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Kevin Helms (left) a petroleum supply specialist and Harrah, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Austin Campbell (right) a combat medic specialist, members of Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXY88–Enid, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Kevin Helms (left) a petroleum supply specialist and Harrah, Oklahoma resident, Spc. Austin Campbell (right) a combat medic specialist, members of Echo Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard refuel a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 10, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Kelby Shifflett, of Washington, Oklahoma, Sgt. Steven Galbraith, Staff Sgt. Colton Scantlen, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Spc. Justin Donwerth, of Adair, Oklahoma, all UH-60 helicopter repairers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, pose for a photo at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard Stock Photo

RM2WFXJ70–(Left to right) Sgt. 1st Class Kelby Shifflett, of Washington, Oklahoma, Sgt. Steven Galbraith, Staff Sgt. Colton Scantlen, of Owasso, Oklahoma, and Spc. Justin Donwerth, of Adair, Oklahoma, all UH-60 helicopter repairers with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion (Assault Helicopter Battalion), 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, pose for a photo at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024. The 244th AHB underwent rigorous pre-mobilization training in preparation for their upcoming deployment to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. (Oklahoma National Guard

RMHF35R6–A Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lowers a bundle of recycled Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage during the annual Christmas Tree Drop in New Orleans, April 2, 2015. The trees will create a wave break to trap sediment and restore marshland as part of a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/RELEASED) La. National Guard airlifts recycled Christmas trees to restore marshland 150402-Z-VU198-242

U.S. Army soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, pose with Hungarian and Portuguese Army medics after completing combined medevac and rescue hoist procedures, March 11, 2014, at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo. Group photo of U.S. Army medevac and Hungarian, Portuguese medics 140311-A-SW743-001 Stock Photo

RMHEM6BT–U.S. Army soldiers with the Louisiana National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, pose with Hungarian and Portuguese Army medics after completing combined medevac and rescue hoist procedures, March 11, 2014, at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo. Group photo of U.S. Army medevac and Hungarian, Portuguese medics 140311-A-SW743-001

Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on March 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. Master Sgt. Toby Valadie) Stock Photo

RMHEAFP8–Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on March 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. Master Sgt. Toby Valadie)

Hungarian and Portuguese Army medics practice loading a simulated casualty into a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo, March 11, 2014. Leading the instruction is Spc. Christopher Sonnier, a flight medic with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, and a native of Lake Charles, La. Simulating a patient load onto a medevac helicopter 140311-A-SW743-005 Stock Photo

RMHEM6BP–Hungarian and Portuguese Army medics practice loading a simulated casualty into a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at Camp Slim Lines, Kosovo, March 11, 2014. Leading the instruction is Spc. Christopher Sonnier, a flight medic with F Company, 2nd Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, and a native of Lake Charles, La. Simulating a patient load onto a medevac helicopter 140311-A-SW743-005

Louisiana National Guardsman, Spc. Justin Patin, from the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, looks out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, May 22, to ensure a load of sandbags is dropped in the proper place near Pelican Island, La. The sandbags will be used to fill breaches and potentially block any oil from entering the wetlands. Louisiana National Guardsmen fill breaches with sandbags for wetland protection 282138 Stock Photo

RMHEK3EY–Louisiana National Guardsman, Spc. Justin Patin, from the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, looks out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, May 22, to ensure a load of sandbags is dropped in the proper place near Pelican Island, La. The sandbags will be used to fill breaches and potentially block any oil from entering the wetlands. Louisiana National Guardsmen fill breaches with sandbags for wetland protection 282138

Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up bundles Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on March 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office Stock Photo

RMHEAFP9–Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up bundles Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on March 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office

Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, Louisiana National Guard adjutant general, speaks to the media about an accident involving a LANG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that occurred during a training mission in Florida last night. The press conference was held at the armory of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment in Hammond, La., March 11, 2015. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office) La. National Guard audio, quotes from press conference 150311-Z-VU198-001 Stock Photo

RMHF32MM–Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, Louisiana National Guard adjutant general, speaks to the media about an accident involving a LANG UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that occurred during a training mission in Florida last night. The press conference was held at the armory of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment in Hammond, La., March 11, 2015. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office) La. National Guard audio, quotes from press conference 150311-Z-VU198-001

Marine Sgt Ramon Valencia (left) and a Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) load Specialized Search Dog Red, into a UH-60 during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined Stock Photo

RMM6AT43–Marine Sgt Ramon Valencia (left) and a Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) load Specialized Search Dog Red, into a UH-60 during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined

BELLE CHASSE, La. - Louisiana National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Gary Cheek, 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Naval Branch Clinic, Belle Chasse personnel and Plaquemines Parish Emergency Management Services personnel and members of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment bring a gurney to a UH-60 Black Hawk with the LANG’s 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion to transfer civilians that were medically evacuated from Port Sulphur, La. to Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Sept. 1, 2012. The LANG has more than 6,000 Soldiers and Stock Photo

RMHEAFPB–BELLE CHASSE, La. - Louisiana National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Gary Cheek, 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, Naval Branch Clinic, Belle Chasse personnel and Plaquemines Parish Emergency Management Services personnel and members of the Louisiana Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment bring a gurney to a UH-60 Black Hawk with the LANG’s 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion to transfer civilians that were medically evacuated from Port Sulphur, La. to Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Sept. 1, 2012. The LANG has more than 6,000 Soldiers and

A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) pets Specialized Search Dog Red, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield Stock Photo

RMM6AT48–A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) pets Specialized Search Dog Red, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield

BELLE CHASSE, La. – Louisiana Army National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Gary Cheek, 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, assists Naval Branch Clinic, Belle Chasse and Plaquemines Parish Emergency Management Services personnel in the transfer of civilians needing medical care at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Sept. 1, 2012. While distributing commodities during Hurricane Isaac recovery operations, a UH-60 Black Hawk with the LANG's 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion, was diverted to transport the personnel from Port Sulphur, La. to receive care at a local hospi Stock Photo

RMHEAFPA–BELLE CHASSE, La. – Louisiana Army National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Gary Cheek, 1st Assault Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, assists Naval Branch Clinic, Belle Chasse and Plaquemines Parish Emergency Management Services personnel in the transfer of civilians needing medical care at Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans, Sept. 1, 2012. While distributing commodities during Hurricane Isaac recovery operations, a UH-60 Black Hawk with the LANG's 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion, was diverted to transport the personnel from Port Sulphur, La. to receive care at a local hospi

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lifts up 3 bundles of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 13, 2012, in New Orleans, La. The Christmas trees are collected from around the New Orleans area to be recycled and create an organic wave barrier. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 120313-F-VU198-409 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2W7KK–NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lifts up 3 bundles of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 13, 2012, in New Orleans, La. The Christmas trees are collected from around the New Orleans area to be recycled and create an organic wave barrier. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 120313-F-VU198-409 by Louisiana National Guard

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) join Marines assigned to the 1st and 2nd Law Enforcement Battalions, I and II Marine Expeditionary Force as they gather around a UH-60 Blackhawk to conduct medical evacuation training using Military Working Dogs Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The Specialized Search Dog is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWD Stock Photo

RMM6AT3Y–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) join Marines assigned to the 1st and 2nd Law Enforcement Battalions, I and II Marine Expeditionary Force as they gather around a UH-60 Blackhawk to conduct medical evacuation training using Military Working Dogs Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The Specialized Search Dog is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWD

RMM2W7NJ–NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment lifts up 3 bundles of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 13, 2012, in New Orleans, La. The Christmas trees are collected from around the New Orleans area to be recycled and create an organic wave barrier. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Enroute 120313-F-VU198-303 by Louisiana National Guard

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage100330-F-2117V-711 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2GFC3–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage100330-F-2117V-711 by Louisiana National Guard

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard crew chiefs hook up slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 120313-F-VU198-397 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2W7KA–NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard crew chiefs hook up slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) 120313-F-VU198-397 by Louisiana National Guard

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-502 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2GFBF–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-502 by Louisiana National Guard

A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) and Marine Sgt Ramon Valencia, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force play with Specialized Search Dog Red prior to medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in l Stock Photo

RMM6AT4A–A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) and Marine Sgt Ramon Valencia, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force play with Specialized Search Dog Red prior to medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in l

New Orleans - Crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-571 by Louisian Stock Photo

RMM2GFBH–New Orleans - Crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-571 by Louisian

Marine Sgt David Wadleigh, assigned to the assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force stands with Military Working Dog Nina prior to medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army Stock Photo

RMM6AT44–Marine Sgt David Wadleigh, assigned to the assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force stands with Military Working Dog Nina prior to medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Crew chiefs guide UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to hookup slings of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 1 Stock Photo

RMM2GFBG–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Crew chiefs guide UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to hookup slings of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 1

KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait – A formation of UH-60 Blackhawks assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, approaches a beach to pick up distinguished visitors during Army Day at Kuwait Naval Base Feb. 9, 2018. Army Day was the opening event for U.S. Central Command’s Component Commanders Conference that allowed U.S. Army Central to showcase the Army’s capabilities at the theater level. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RMMBA5R7–KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait – A formation of UH-60 Blackhawks assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, approaches a beach to pick up distinguished visitors during Army Day at Kuwait Naval Base Feb. 9, 2018. Army Day was the opening event for U.S. Central Command’s Component Commanders Conference that allowed U.S. Army Central to showcase the Army’s capabilities at the theater level. (U.S. Army

RMM2GFBD–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-319 by Louisiana National Guard

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment update a combat medic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, prior to loading a simulated-wounded casualty onto a UH-60 Blackhawk during Army Day at Camp Buehring Feb 9, 2018. Army Day was the opening event for U.S. Central Command’s Component Commanders Conference that allowed U.S. Army Central to showcase the Army’s capabilities at the theater level. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RMMBA5PM–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment update a combat medic assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, prior to loading a simulated-wounded casualty onto a UH-60 Blackhawk during Army Day at Camp Buehring Feb 9, 2018. Army Day was the opening event for U.S. Central Command’s Component Commanders Conference that allowed U.S. Army Central to showcase the Army’s capabilities at the theater level. (U.S. Army

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up bundles Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-136 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2GFB6–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up bundles Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-136 by Louisiana National Guard

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Spc. Steven Galbraith, explains flight personnel loading procedures to Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment during hot and cold loading procedures of a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield, which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible Stock Photo

RMMBA63T–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Spc. Steven Galbraith, explains flight personnel loading procedures to Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment during hot and cold loading procedures of a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield, which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sau Stock Photo

RMM2GFB3–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sau

RMMBA644–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Spc. Steven Galbraith, helps a Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment with properly fastening a four-point safety harness during hot and cold loading procedures at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats wit

RMM2GFBJ–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-598 by Louisiana National Guard

RMMBA641–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade UH-60 Helicopter Repairer Spc. Steven Galbraith (left), directs Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, onto a UH-60 Blackhawk during hot and cold loading procedures at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East.

RMM2GFBB–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion; 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard; to drop; into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root.; (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sa

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade Crew Chief Staff Sgt. Jackie Edwards, assists a Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment with a four-point safety harness during hot and cold loading procedures of a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within th Stock Photo

RMMBA63W–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade Crew Chief Staff Sgt. Jackie Edwards, assists a Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment with a four-point safety harness during hot and cold loading procedures of a UH-60 Blackhawk at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 10, 2018. The 244th AHB supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within th

RMM2GFBA–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-295 by Louisiana National Guard

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Armor Crewman Cpl. Jeffery Martin, re-enlists in front of his peers on a UH-60 Blackhawk during hot and cold loading procedures of a Blackhawk at Camp Buehring Feb 10, 2018. The U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RMMBA63Y–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Armor Crewman Cpl. Jeffery Martin, re-enlists in front of his peers on a UH-60 Blackhawk during hot and cold loading procedures of a Blackhawk at Camp Buehring Feb 10, 2018. The U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East. (U.S. Army

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-222 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2GFB9–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-222 by Louisiana National Guard

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait –U.S. Army Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Platoon Leader 2nd Lt. Michael Nguyen, hastily occupies a seat on a UH-60 Blackhawk during hot and cold loading procedures at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East. (U.S. Army Stock Photo

RMMBA643–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait –U.S. Army Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Platoon Leader 2nd Lt. Michael Nguyen, hastily occupies a seat on a UH-60 Blackhawk during hot and cold loading procedures at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb 10, 2018. U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), 449th Combat Aviation Brigade supports Operation Spartan Shield which is a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility that plays a role both in deterring regional aggression and reacting to possible threats within the Middle East. (U.S. Army

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chief hooks up a sling to Christmas trees in preperation for transportation by a UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawk Stock Photo

RMM2GFB1–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chief hooks up a sling to Christmas trees in preperation for transportation by a UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawk

RMRJE75F–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) practice loading Military Working Dogs onto a litter with Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

RMM2GFB5–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment pick up bundles Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-103 by Louisiana National Guard

RMRJE75G–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) explain patient evacuation procedures using a litter to Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs guide UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to hookup slings of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bay Stock Photo

RMM2GFB8–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs guide UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to hookup slings of Christmas trees to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bay

RMRJE75M–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault), and Marines assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force secure Specialized Search Dog Red to a litter during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the

RMM2GFB4–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard Black Hawk crew chiefs hookup slings of Christmas trees to UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment of the Louisiana National Guard to drop into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sau

RMRJE75C–Marine Sgt Lucas Alexander, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Patriot prior to medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

RMM2GFBE–New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-337 by Louisiana National Guard

RMRJE75A–Marine Cpl Joseph Samuels, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force plays with Military Working Dog Mac during medical evacuation training with Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield’s mission as a combined forces contingency operation within Central Command's area of responsibility. (U. S. Army

New Orleans -New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-673 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2GFC2–New Orleans -New Orleans - Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on Mar. 30. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root. (U.S. Air Force MSgt Toby M Valadie Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Black Hawks drop Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage 100330-F-2117V-673 by Louisiana National Guard

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard Sgt. Joel Whatley, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, helps guide a pilot of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in the placement of Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The Christmas trees that are being placed this year will complete a section that will rebuild approximately 40 acres of missing wetland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Perfect 120313-F-VU198-610 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2W7N4–NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard Sgt. Joel Whatley, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, helps guide a pilot of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, in the placement of Christmas trees into Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The Christmas trees that are being placed this year will complete a section that will rebuild approximately 40 acres of missing wetland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) Perfect 120313-F-VU198-610 by Louisiana National Guard

RMRJE75B–Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) join Marines assigned to the 1st and 2nd Law Enforcement Battalions, I and II Marine Expeditionary Force as they gather around a UH-60 Blackhawk to conduct medical evacuation training using Military Working Dogs Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The Specialized Search Dog is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWD

NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk belonging to 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, prepares to drop bundles of Christmas trees to close in a gap in Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge helping rebuild the wetlands, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The LANG has been working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the city of New Orleans since 1989 on the Christmas tree recycling program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) On Target 120313-F-VU198-546 by Louisiana National Guard Stock Photo

RMM2W7MK–NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk belonging to 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment, prepares to drop bundles of Christmas trees to close in a gap in Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge helping rebuild the wetlands, March 13, 2012, in New Orleans. The LANG has been working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the city of New Orleans since 1989 on the Christmas tree recycling program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard State Public Affairs Office/Released) On Target 120313-F-VU198-546 by Louisiana National Guard

RMRJE75J–A Soldier assigned to the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment (Assault) pets Specialized Search Dog Red, assigned to the 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force during medical evacuation training Jan. 18, 2018 at Camp Buehring. The SSD is one of the four types of Military Working Dogs that work with their Marine handlers to detect Improvised Explosive Devices, explosive components, and weapon caches. This joint training familiarizes flight medics with proper transport and triage of MWDs, injured handlers and patients, which falls in line with the Operation Spartan Shield

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