347 RQG conducts multifaceted rescue training

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron and 38th Rescue Squadron conduct hoist training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, March 17, 2022. Following the hoist training, 38th RQS pararescuemen practiced climbing ladders suspended from HH-60W Jolly Green II aircraft while the helicopters were in a hovering posture. The 41st RQS, 71st Rescue Squadron and 38th RQS coordinated a triad training event to enhance tactics, techniques and procedures across each aspect of the 347th Rescue Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer)

HH-60W JOLLY GREEN II

Current as of December 1, 2025

MISSION
The primary mission of the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter is Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR). HH-60Ws also execute personnel recovery missions across the spectrum of conflict in all-weather conditions. Additionally, they perform military operations other than war such as civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security cooperation /aviation advisory, NASA space flight support, and rescue command and control.

FEATURES
The Jolly Green II is a purpose designed and built version of the Black Hawk helicopter featuring state-of-the-art communications and navigation systems. These upgrades include enhanced inertial navigation/global positioning navigation systems, satellite communications, secure voice, and data link capabilities.