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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

National Night Out attendees look at a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. The annual event gathered residents, first responders, and military members, with the goal of strengthening community partnerships and relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

National Night Out attendees learn about a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey from Capt. Vance Holub, a UH-1N pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. The annual event gathered residents, first responders, and military members, with the goal of strengthening community partnerships and relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

A National Night Out attendee learns about a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. National Night Out is an annual nation-wide community-building campaign focused on partnerships and policing awareness-raising. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

National Night Out attendees take photos in a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. The interactive static display allowed families and attendees to learn about the 1HS mission while engaging with Air Force service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

National Night Out attendees take photos in a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. Attendees learned about the UH-1N and 1HS by speaking with crewmembers, sitting in the helicopter, and observing the arrival and departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

National Night Out attendees take photos in a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, in New Market, Virginia, Aug 4, 2026. National Night Out is an annual nation-wide community-building campaign focused on partnerships and policing awareness-raising. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

U.S. Air Force 1st Lieutenant Brett Begley, a UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron, conducts preflight operations at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug 4, 2026. The 1HS participated in National Night Out, teaching community members about their mission, aircraft, and building relations with attendees in New Market, VA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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1HS flies out for National Night Out in Virginia

A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron takes off from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug 4, 2026. The 1HS delivers continuous and immediate response capability vital for national security in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julia Lebens)

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The 1 HS participated in National Night Out, teaching community members about their mission, aircraft and building relations with attendees in New Market, Virginia, Aug. 4, 2026. The interactive static display allowed families and attendees to learn about the 1 HS mission while engaging with Air Force service members. National Night Out is an annual nationwide community-building campaign focused on partnerships and raising awareness about local law enforcement and first responders.

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