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U.S. Army Aviation Proves 1,300-Mile Long-Range Combat Capability in Talon Reach Exercise

U.S. Army aviation units have successfully demonstrated a significant long-range combat capability during the Talon Reach exercise. Pilots from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade flew UH-60M Black Hawk and CH-47F Chinook helicopters over 1,300 miles. The mission involved a self-deployment from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, without relying on strategic airlift. This extensive flight tested the unit's ability to project power and rapidly deploy over vast distances. The exercise validates new operational concepts for sustained operations in large-scale combat scenarios.

Official Source: https://www.army.mil/article/291188/u_s_army_aviation_demonstrates_1300_mile_long_range_combat_capability_during_talon_reach_exercise