May 23, 2023 HH-60W brings rescue to new heights Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received the first of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters in May 2023 as the wing continues developing and fortifying their Airmen for tomorrow’s fight.
May 4, 2023 Whiskey inbound The 55th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base received their first HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, also known as the whiskey model, May 3, 2023.
Jan. 12, 2023 Rescue force successfully saves two in first HH-60W combat CASEVAC in Africa AOR Through persistent training and a constant state of readiness, a Moody Air Force Base Rescue forces deployed in eastern Africa were able to save two lives in what would be the HH-60W combat rescue helicopter's first combat rescue on the continent.
Dec. 22, 2022 NDI detects near-invisible dangers Similar to how ultrasounds and x-rays are used to find issues in the body, these same techniques can be used to find surface and subsurface cracks along with abnormal wear and tear on aircraft that can be the difference between life and death. Maintainers from the 23rd Maintenance Squadron
Nov. 28, 2022 Increased firepower provides unique capability for combat rescue The wing searched for an innovative way to bring more firepower to the fight and with the HH-60G scheduled to be retired, it had to be cost effective and easily transferred to the new HH-60W Jolly Green II because of the similar design structures.