Army Aviation

Vermont National Guard Helicopter Pilot Retires

streeterChief Warrant Officer Four Keith Streeter, a UH-72 Lakota helicopter pilot with Detachment 2, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Battalion, Vermont National Guard, performed his last flight over Vermont on July 25, 2016. He took off from the Army Aviation Flight Facility in South Burlington, Vermont, and flew to Rutland using Visual Flight Rules, which means operating with visual reference to the ground and by visually avoiding obstructions and other aircraft. By flying using VFR, Streeter was given the opportunity to enjoy flying without assistance one last time before retiring. Upon his return, Streeter was greeted by cheering Soldiers and a water salute.

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