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Video by Sgt. Rachel Hall

B-Roll: Alliance in the Skies: U.S. Army Flyover Honoring Latvian Independence

70th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

May 4, 2025 | 1:43

U.S. Army soldiers with Alpha Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division, participate in a flyover for the parade celebrating the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence at Talsi, Latvia, May 4, 2025. Preparation for the flyover was conducted at Lielvārde air base, Latvia, before the parade and locals stopped by during refueling near Talsi. The Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence is also observed as a freedom celebration, with a military parade every year since 2012. U.S. presence in Latvia enhances combat readiness, ensuring U.S. forces can operate effectively alongside Latvian and NATO allies in diverse conditions. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Rachel Hall)