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1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion receives the AH-64E V6

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The South Carolina National Guard’s 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion recently took delivery of five AH-64E V6 attack helicopters.

The first five AH-64E model Apache attack helicopters to be delivered to the South Carolina National Guard arrive at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, March 24, 2022. The South Carolina National Guard is replacing 24 D-model aircraft with new E-model, which will be delivered to and flown by the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. The new model includes mechanical and software upgrades that will dramatically improve their ability to work and communicate in a joint services environment, and allow pilots to operate with more capabilities in future conflicts. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)

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Illinois Army National Guard receives the UH-60V

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The UH-60V variant has been inducted into service with the 106th Aviation Regiment at the Illinois Army National Guard.

This photo illustration shows the difference between UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter control panel (top) and UH-60L control panel (bottom). The “Victors” have several technological advancements that make them easier to operate than older variants, including a digital glass cockpit. (Photos by Brad Rhen)

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