This attached shot was taken by a trooper in Afghanistan. Pilot is Larry Murphy, PA National Guard. Larry is a Keystone Helicopter Corp.. EMS Pilot employee called to active duty. I must state that this is a "unique" landing operation. I understand that this particular military operation was to round up suspects.

We have some super reservists and National Guard folks out there in addition to our volunteer troops. God bless them all.

Yes, bless all the ladies and gentlemen, both active duty and non active duty that have done their part to keep North America the best place in the world to live.
BTW, what chopper is that? A Sikorsky?

It’s a CH-47 "Chinook" -- a Boeing Helicopter Division Product. And currently the heavy lift asset for the US Army.

And yes that is quite a balancing act the pilot is doing. Not bad for a lift guy.

A steady hand, not a easy task, and mountain wind to contend with too. Hats off!!!

Absolutely amazing!

Great job!!!! Can we get more pics of our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan?

Thanks Mike, always appreciated. Nice to see you.

Thats nuts, talk about a landing job