A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew assigned to Company B, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts preflight checks prior to takeoff for a local area orientation flight at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 16, 2018. “Black Cat” Aviators and Soldiers of the battalion are preparing for their role in Allied Spirit VIII, an exercise to enhance NATO and key partner interoperability, build readiness and strengthen relationships. ( Army Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment


A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew assigned to Company B, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts preflight checks prior to takeoff for a local area orientation flight at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Jan. 16, 2018. “Black Cat” Aviators and Soldiers of the battalion are preparing for their role in Allied Spirit VIII, an exercise to enhance NATO and key partner interoperability, build readiness and strengthen relationships. ( Army Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers / 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)


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