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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Two people attached to a cable are hoisted toward a helicopter hovering above a wooded area.

Upward Bound

Alaska Army National Guardsmen pilot a Black Hawk helicopter as part of hoist training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 16, 2025. The training with industry experts replicates real-world rescue scenarios, requiring the full use of specialized equipment for hoist operators and crew members to conduct a simulated mission.

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