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The Air Force has started testing its UH-1 Huey replacement
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The Air Force has started testing its UH-1 Huey replacement

By Jared Keller

Posted on Feb 22, 2020

Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen
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Yes, this is a helicopter hangar filled with foam, and no, this definitely wasn’t supposed to happen

By David Roza

Posted on Feb 11, 2020

The Army thought it lost a Vietnam-era helicopter. It was never actually lost
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The Army thought it lost a Vietnam-era helicopter. It was never actually lost

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2020

Aircrew in stable condition after US Navy helicopter goes down in Philippine Sea
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Aircrew in stable condition after US Navy helicopter goes down in Philippine Sea

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 25, 2020

A drunk driver crashed into this Cobra attack helicopter
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A drunk driver crashed into this Cobra attack helicopter

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 21, 2019

The Air Force’s new UH-1 Huey replacement has a name like something out of a Tom C​lancy novel
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The Air Force’s new UH-1 Huey replacement has a name like something out of a Tom C​lancy novel

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
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Army identifies 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Nov 21, 2019

2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
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2 US troops killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 20, 2019

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago
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This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

‘Exceptional leader, warrior, officer, and pilot’ identified as soldier killed in JRTC helicopter crash
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‘Exceptional leader, warrior, officer, and pilot’ identified as soldier killed in JRTC helicopter crash

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 28, 2019

Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk
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Soldier killed in Black Hawk accident at Fort Polk

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 26, 2019

The Army is running a classified mission with black helicopters over Washington, D.C.
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The Army is running a classified mission with black helicopters over Washington, D.C.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 23, 2019

Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’
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Consider this a reminder that the Army’s search for a new scout helo was definitely inspired by ‘Avatar’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 13, 2019

The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash
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The ‘hard landing’ that destroyed a Chinook in Afghanistan sounds a whole lot like a crash

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 31, 2019

A small but critical defect has ‘crash landed’ Apache readiness, according to a top Army general
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A small but critical defect has ‘crash landed’ Apache readiness, according to a top Army general

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 17, 2019

Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona
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Marine Corps identifies two helicopter pilots killed in Saturday’s crash in Yuma, Arizona

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2019

Watch one of the Army’s potential Black Hawk replacements take its first flight
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Watch one of the Army’s potential Black Hawk replacements take its first flight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 22, 2019

Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground
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Awesome video shows Apache helicopters flying mere feet above the ground

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 13, 2019

The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone
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The Night Stalkers cruised through the streets of Los Angeles and scared the hell out of everyone

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 7, 2019

Confessions Of An Apache Pilot: What It’s Like To Fly The Military’s Most Heavily Armed Attack Helicopter
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Confessions Of An Apache Pilot: What It’s Like To Fly The Military’s Most Heavily Armed Attack Helicopter

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 23, 2019

The Marine Corps’ Most Expensive Helicopter Ever Is Still Riddled With Problems
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The Marine Corps’ Most Expensive Helicopter Ever Is Still Riddled With Problems

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 16, 2019

Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock
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Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements
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Here’s A First Look At One Of The Army’s Potential Black Hawk Replacements

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 27, 2018

The Army’s Self-Flying Black Hawk Helicopter Is One Step Closer To Reality
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The Army’s Self-Flying Black Hawk Helicopter Is One Step Closer To Reality

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 31, 2018

Air Force Helicopter Crashed After Flying Into Power Lines In Iraq
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Air Force Helicopter Crashed After Flying Into Power Lines In Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 30, 2018

The Chinese Military Has Black Hawks Thanks To Capitalism
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The Chinese Military Has Black Hawks Thanks To Capitalism

By Brad Howard

Posted on Jul 23, 2018

TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off
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TV Broadcaster Completely Unfazed As Attack Helicopter Nearly Takes Her Head Off

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 2, 2018

An Ammo Box Fell From A Black Hawk And Crashed Through The Roof Of A Texas School
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An Ammo Box Fell From A Black Hawk And Crashed Through The Roof Of A Texas School

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 18, 2018

The Army’s Black Hawk Replacement is One Step Closer To Dropping You Off At Fort Bragg
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The Army’s Black Hawk Replacement is One Step Closer To Dropping You Off At Fort Bragg

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2018

The Army Is Inspecting Its Entire Apache Helicopter Fleet For A Critical Defect
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The Army Is Inspecting Its Entire Apache Helicopter Fleet For A Critical Defect

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 16, 2018

The ‘Most Powerful’ Helicopter Ever Fielded By The US Is Also The Most Expensive
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The ‘Most Powerful’ Helicopter Ever Fielded By The US Is Also The Most Expensive

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 23, 2018

A Small Part Is Causing Big Problems For The Army’s Apache Fleet
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A Small Part Is Causing Big Problems For The Army’s Apache Fleet

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 20, 2018

2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training
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2 Soldiers Killed In An Apache Helicopter Crash During Training

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 8, 2018

4 Marines Die In A Helicopter Crash, The Second Marine Aircraft To Crash That Day
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4 Marines Die In A Helicopter Crash, The Second Marine Aircraft To Crash That Day

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2018

The Air Force Has Identified The 7 Killed In A Helicopter Crash In Iraq
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The Air Force Has Identified The 7 Killed In A Helicopter Crash In Iraq

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 18, 2018

7 US Troops Killed During Helicopter Crash In Iraq
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7 US Troops Killed During Helicopter Crash In Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 16, 2018

This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable
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This Retro Army Training Video For Vietnam-Era Door Gunners Is Scarily Adorable

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 12, 2018

Marines In Japan Are Starting The Year Off With Some Major Helo Problems
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Marines In Japan Are Starting The Year Off With Some Major Helo Problems

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea
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This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft
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The V-280 Valor’s First Flight Is A Moment of Truth For Tiltrotor Aircraft

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 19, 2017

A Marine Super Cobra Landed On A Baseball Field So The Pilot Could Pick Up His Phone
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A Marine Super Cobra Landed On A Baseball Field So The Pilot Could Pick Up His Phone

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 22, 2017

The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War
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The Army’s New Modernization Program Could Be The Branch’s Biggest Shakeup Since The Vietnam War

By Matthew Moss

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough
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The Afghan Military Just Got Its First Black Hawks. The Rest Can’t Come Soon Enough

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 20, 2017

The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight
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The Army’s Potential Apache And Black Hawk Replacement Is Ready To Take Flight

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 7, 2017

Army Black Hawk With 5 Crew On Board Crashes Off Coast Of Hawaii
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Army Black Hawk With 5 Crew On Board Crashes Off Coast Of Hawaii

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 16, 2017

That Time The Army Had To Save A Bunch Of Hippies At Woodstock
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That Time The Army Had To Save A Bunch Of Hippies At Woodstock

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 15, 2017

2 US Soldiers Injured In Black Hawk Crash In Afghanistan
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2 US Soldiers Injured In Black Hawk Crash In Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

Posted on Aug 1, 2017

The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade
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The Path-Breaking Apache Helicopter Helmet Is Getting A Major Upgrade

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 25, 2017

The Army Just Spent Billions On Helicopters It Can Barely Even Fly
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The Army Just Spent Billions On Helicopters It Can Barely Even Fly

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 7, 2017

The Army Just Test-Fired A Frickin’ Laser Beam From An Apache Attack Helicopter
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The Army Just Test-Fired A Frickin’ Laser Beam From An Apache Attack Helicopter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 26, 2017

You Don’t Have To Go To War To Fire A Machine Gun From A Helicopter Anymore
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You Don’t Have To Go To War To Fire A Machine Gun From A Helicopter Anymore

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 17, 2017

The Iranian Navy Is Behaving Like a Bunch Of 12-Year-Old Boys With A Laser Pointer
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The Iranian Navy Is Behaving Like a Bunch Of 12-Year-Old Boys With A Laser Pointer

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 16, 2017

US Gives Afghanistan 159 Black Hawks To Bolster Its Aging Helo Fleet
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US Gives Afghanistan 159 Black Hawks To Bolster Its Aging Helo Fleet

By James Clark

Posted on May 18, 2017

The Pentagon’s Most Expensive Aircraft Just Got Even More Expensive
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The Pentagon’s Most Expensive Aircraft Just Got Even More Expensive

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 12, 2017

The Marines’ New Heavy-Lift Helicopter Now Costs More Than The F-35
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The Marines’ New Heavy-Lift Helicopter Now Costs More Than The F-35

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 19, 2017

Here’s A Look At Boeing And Sikorsky’s New Gunship Helicopter Concept
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Here’s A Look At Boeing And Sikorsky’s New Gunship Helicopter Concept

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 13, 2017

This Drone Helicopter Could Revolutionize The Medevac Forever
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This Drone Helicopter Could Revolutionize The Medevac Forever

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 29, 2017

The Marines’ New Heavy-Lift Helicopter May Be Worth Every Penny
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The Marines’ New Heavy-Lift Helicopter May Be Worth Every Penny

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 25, 2017

US Troops Lead ‘Daring’ Air Assault ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ On Road To Raqqa
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US Troops Lead ‘Daring’ Air Assault ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ On Road To Raqqa

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 23, 2017

The V-22’s Combat Comeback
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The V-22’s Combat Comeback

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 19, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook
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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Here’s What It’s Like To Be A Black Hawk Pilot
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Here’s What It’s Like To Be A Black Hawk Pilot

By Chief Reilly

Posted on Sep 23, 2016

‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan
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‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Sep 7, 2016

Helicopter Decimates Porta-Potties, Causes Literal Sh*t Show
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Helicopter Decimates Porta-Potties, Causes Literal Sh*t Show

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 11, 2016