An MH-60S Knighthawk, assigned to Naval Air Station
Summary
An MH-60S Knighthawk, assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) Search and Rescue Unit (SAR), lowers Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Cory Hedges, from Mack, Colo., to Sailors awaiting rescue during an annual SAR evaluation. The evaluation, conducted by Chief of Naval Operations SAR Model Manager, ensures that SAR units are fully-qualified to perform lifesaving operations within their area of responsibility. NASWI's SAR Unit provides assistance to military and civilians throughout the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington)
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Date
23/07/2014
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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