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Navy CMV-22B Osprey conducts carrier operations at sea Navy CMV-22B Osprey conducts carrier operations at sea

/ Nov 24 2020

Black Hawk flight over Hawaii Black Hawk flight over Hawaii

/ Nov 17 2020

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Black Hawk crew rescues a Honduran child from hurricane floodwaters Black Hawk crew rescues a Honduran child from hurricane floodwaters

/ Nov 9 2020

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It’s been 80 days since DoD leaders promised to release an investigation ‘within days’ into an Army helicopter buzzing protesters It’s been 80 days since DoD leaders promised to release an investigation ‘within days’ into an Army helicopter buzzing protesters

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 27 2020

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160th SOAR 35th Anniversary Video 160th SOAR 35th Anniversary Video

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 22 2020

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160th SOAR 35th Anniversary Video 160th SOAR 35th Anniversary Video

By Empire Engineering

/ Sep 22 2020

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Army identifies two special operations soldiers killed in helicopter crash Army identifies two special operations soldiers killed in helicopter crash

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 29 2020

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Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo Investigation into why National Guard helicopters buzzed protesters in D.C. stuck in limbo

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 25 2020

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Meet the Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Meet the Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 19 2020

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US military denies Syrian state media report that helicopters attacked a Syrian army checkpoint US military denies Syrian state media report that helicopters attacked a Syrian army checkpoint

By Jared Keller and Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 17 2020

UH-1Y Huey Demonstration UH-1Y Huey Demonstration

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 15 2020

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Air Force helicopter shot at while flying over Virginia Air Force helicopter shot at while flying over Virginia

By Jeff Schogol and David Roza

/ Aug 12 2020

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This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’ This star-spangled Navy helicopter looks like it was plucked straight out of ‘Team America’

/ Aug 3 2020

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Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters Taliban fighters are reportedly using anti-tank missiles to down Afghan helicopters

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 30 2020

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National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters National Guard investigating whether low-flying helicopter was used to intimidate protesters

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 3 2020

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Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 27 2020

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These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 26 2020

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These are the two official contenders to replace the Army’s Black Hawk fleet These are the two official contenders to replace the Army’s Black Hawk fleet

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 17 2020

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A Russian military helicopter accidentally opened fire on an apartment building A Russian military helicopter accidentally opened fire on an apartment building

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 17 2020

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Ultimate attack helicopter the AH-64 Apache owns the sky Ultimate attack helicopter the AH-64 Apache owns the sky

By Chris Capelluto

/ Mar 12 2020

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This agile copter could be the Army’s next scout helo This agile copter could be the Army’s next scout helo

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 3 2020

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The Air Force has a jolly new name for its next combat rescue helicopter The Air Force has a jolly new name for its next combat rescue helicopter

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 27 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 21 2020

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

/ Feb 11 2020

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2020

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 25 2020

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

/ Dec 21 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 19 2019

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3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota 3 soldiers killed in Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota

/ Dec 6 2019

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13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali 13 French troops killed in helicopter collision while pursuing militants in Mali

/ Nov 26 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 21 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 20 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 28 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 26 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 22 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 13 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 16 2019

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 1 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 22 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 7 2019

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

/ Jan 23 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 16 2019

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

/ Jan 7 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 26 2018

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Afghan Army Helicopter Carrying Senior Officials Crashes, Killing 25 Afghan Army Helicopter Carrying Senior Officials Crashes, Killing 25

/ Oct 31 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 30 2018

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 29 2018

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

/ Jul 23 2018

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

/ Jul 2 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 18 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 16 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ May 15 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 23 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 20 2018

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Apr 4 2018

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

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 17 2018

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 15 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 12 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 8 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 8 2018

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

/ Nov 21 2017

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

By Matthew Moss

/ Oct 13 2017

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

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 16 2017

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

/ Aug 15 2017