1st Lt. James Scroggin, 1st platoon leader, A Co., 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, looks over his notes prior to starting the pre-flight inspection of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter he will be flying during his readiness training, Illeshiem, Germany, March 15, 2017. The flight also allows him to finish his local area orientation flight, which is necessary for each pilot arriving for the deployment.

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