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Tri-carrier operations in the Ionian Sea

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220317-N-DH793-1433 IONIAN SEA (Mar. 17, 2022) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to the “Dragonslayers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11, a Eurocopter AS365 Dauphin helicopter, attached to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) and two NHIndustries NH90 helicopters, attached to the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (C 550), fly over the Ionian Sea as the Charles de Gaulle(R 91), the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the ITS Cavour (C 550) transit the Ionian Sea in formation, Mar. 17, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bela Chambers)

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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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