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55th RQS: These things we do, that others may live
(This story is part of the “55th RQS series” which highlights the different AFSCs associated with the unit.)
Combat search and rescue plays a major role in the mission set of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 55th Rescue Squadron focuses on training and executing CSAR missions by employing the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter.
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2/16
2017
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Moody deploys skilled warriors
Airmen assigned to the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons prepare for a deployment to Southeast Europe alongside an HH-60G Pave Hawk.
The Airmen and the HH-60G will be transported on a C-17 Globmaster III to their final destination. All luggage and weapons were secured in the aircraft prior to the Airmen boarding.
The Rescue Squadrons mission is to rapidly mobilize and provide search and rescue of personnel to treat and extract in uncertain or possibly hostile territories.
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9/30
2016
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55th RQS participates in search and rescue exercise
The 55th Rescue Squadron participated in a search and rescue exercise at Outlaw/Jackal military operations area in southeastern Ariz., Sept. 15, 2016. During the exercise, a 55 RS member played the role of an ejected pilot near enemy forces who must incorporate skills used from survival, evasion, resistance and escape until rescue assets arrive. In order to be found, the member had to remain in constant communication with rescue assets and coordinate with the 55th Rescue Squadron to execute a successful extraction.
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9/26
2016
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Equipping the fight: AFE ensures aircrew safely fly
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 347th Operations Support Squadron’s aircrew flight equipment shop inspect HGU-56P flight helmets for HH-60G Pave Hawk aircrew members, May 5, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. AFE specialists are responsible for packing aircrew survival kits and ensuring their equipment is safe, in addition to maintaining helmets and
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5/05
2016
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Attack, rescue, prevail: 23d Wing maintains combat readiness
Various U.S. Air Force weapon systems assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., are displayed on Moody’s flightline, April 27, 2016. The 23d Wing organizes, trains and employs combat-ready A-10C Thunderbolt II and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, Guardian Angel Weapons System.
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4/27
2016
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