The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.

After a career spent in uniform, Cleary has found himself in the position of having some well-worn experience for the pilots and engineers who come after him, although he’s not ready to retire yet.

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