Capt. Christopher Jevens, Irish Air Corps 3rd Operations Wing pilot, evaluates a takeoff path April 23, 2025, at the Highwood Mountains near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The 40th Helicopter Squadron hosted two IAC pilots for a two-week Helicopter Alpine Flying Techniques. (Courtesy photo)
Maj. Nicholas Smith, 40th Helicopter Squadron pilot and Maj. Bernard O’ Raw, Irish Air Corps 3rd Operations Wing pilot, prepare a UH-1N Huey helicopter for flight April 18, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The 40th Helicopter Squadron hosted two IAC pilots for a two-week Helicopter Alpine Flying Techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)