This photo took first place in the contest. Pilots, from 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment and 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, flew in more than 300 Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines on 25 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for an air assault on March 13, 2014, on the multipurpose range complex. Christopher Bodin Photo
For the 12th consecutive year, the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA) has compiled the best photos from all around the U.S. Army. This year, OCPA presents the Top Five Photos of 2014.
The selection process involved a yearlong photo search and compilation by OCPA and then voting on the images by the public via Facebook “Likes” and “Shares.” Photos are gathered from all around the Army — including social media, DVIDS, Army.mil, and more.
To view all 2014 top photos, visit www.army.mil/yearinphotos/2014
CH 47F Chinook helicopters from 6th Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade “Wings of Destiny,” transport Humvees from the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), into Landing Zone Red Crow during the full dress rehearsal for Operation Golden Eagle, Fort Campbell, Ky. on April 4, 2014. Staff Sgt. Joel Salgado Photo
Warrior Diplomat Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 85th Civil Affairs Brigade, work as teams to negotiate obstacles at the Leaders Reaction Course on Fort Hood, Texas, Oct. 9, 2014. Sgt. Mark Brejcha Photo
