Lakota Helicopter Patrols the Skies Over New Mexico Border

The southern New Mexico border is a vast expanse of unforgiving terrain, where people enter at their own risk.

These U.S. soldiers assigned to Task Force Sentinel take to the skies in a UH-72 Lakota helicopter to patrol the terrain.

Come along for an inside look at a patrol flight over Dona Ana County International Airport.

This operation marks the latest effort in a coordinated push to enhance border security through military support.

The UH-72 Lakota, a nimble and reliable platform, plays a crucial role in reconnaissance, surveillance, and rapid-response operations, giving troops on the ground a strategic advantage in monitoring and securing key areas.

Props to Spc. Samarion Hicks for the vid.