Wisconsin National Guard aircrew supports UH-60 Black Hawk training mission at Fort McCoy [Image 21 of 56]

FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

02.24.2022

Photo by Scott Sturkol                                                                                                 

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

An aircrew with the Wisconsin National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment operates a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Feb. 24, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Members of the unit regularly complete training operations at Fort McCoy and the unit also supports numerous training events at the installation each year. According to the Army fact sheet for the Black Hawk, its mission is to provide air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control, and special operations support to combat, stability, and support operations. The UH-60 also is the Army’s utility tactical transport helicopter. The versatile helicopter has enhanced the overall mobility of the Army due to dramatic improvements in troop capacity and cargo lift capability over the years as well. For the Feb. 24 operations, the helicopter was supporting a Fort McCoy Garrison distinguished visitor event. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

• Date Taken: 02.24.2022
• Date Posted: 03.09.2022 15:31
• Photo ID: 7081257
• VIRIN: 220224-A-OK556-435
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 5.33 MB
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US