The Army Aviation Brigade recently flew a training mission over the National Mall during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, District of Columbia. Missions like this are designed to sustain pilots' ability to navigate one of the most challenging airspaces in the continental United States due to its heavy air traffic and restricted areas. TAAB pilots must be ready to respond to any crisis or contingency in the region, in addition to performing routine air transportation for senior Army leadership and Department of Defense officials.