U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) recently executed high-altitude landing and maneuver training in the challenging Alpine terrain near Mittenwald, Germany. This demanding exercise, carried out on March 20, 2024, and officially announced by the U.S. Department of Defense on March 20, 2025, is part of ongoing efforts to sharpen pilot proficiency for real-world missions in mountainous regions where altitude, weather, and rugged terrain significantly impact aviation operations. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade performs high-altitude landing and maneuver training in the Alpine region near Mittenwald, Germany, on March 20, 2024. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade performs high-altitude landing and maneuver training in the Alpine region near Mittenwald, Germany, on March 20, 2024. (Picture source: U.S. DoD)
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