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Blackhawk Medevac

Soldiers maneuver a Blackhawk medevac helicopter into position to begin hoist operations during the training exercise Operation Close Encounters at Camp Ādaži, Latvia, Nov. 9, 2022.

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Tags: Army, ukraine response, Operation Close Encounters
Credit: Army Sgt. Lianne Hirano VIRIN: 221109-Z-UF566-1196.JPG

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