Army Warrant Officer Matthew Pray stopped by the Hays Airport on a training flight Friday morning. The UH-60 Black Hawk tactical transport helicopter is based in Salina and is flown by Bravo Company of the Army National Guard.

Matthew Pray grew up in the Hays area and recently graduated from Army Flight School in Fort Rucker Alabama. He has served in the Army for over 7 years. Warrant Officer Pray was met at the Airport by several members of his family and friends. His Mom, Marcie Pray, was excited to see her youngest son position the Black Hawk 10 feet above the runway and proceed with a
practice maneuver ending at the landing area.

After a few pictures Mrs. Pray said, “Larry and I are so proud of Matt and what he has done…this makes me feel very patriotic.” Accompanying Pray were David Bravi and Dustin Wehlmann, both of the Army National Guard.