A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a Humvee during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. T... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, smiles with his son after landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. Gugelman returned from a three-m... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool, 79th Rescue
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilot, flies an HC-130J Combat King II, over Greenland, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, travelled back... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter recieves
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter recieves fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II during an air-to-air refuelling training mission over southern Europe, Nov. 13, 2019. With HAAR capabilities, HH-60s have... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training Dec. 9, 2015. The HC-130J, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ... More
A heavy equipment training platform falls to the ground
A heavy equipment training platform falls to the ground during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The training platform weighed 3,500 pounds and was used to provide the... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a heavy equipment training platform during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The training p... More
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Comba... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Phillips, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Phillips, 79th Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, is greeted by his wife, Leslie, and his daughter on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. Member... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Phillips, 79th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Phillips, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster, poses in front of an HC-130J at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 15, 2020. Phillips ensures the HC... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk, assigned to the 56th
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk, assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron, approaches an HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 79 RQS, during helicopter air-to-air refuelling training over southern Europe Nov. 1... More
A Humvee airdrops by parachute during aerial delivery
A Humvee airdrops by parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The 9,720-pound rigged Humvee was delivered and recovered on time and on target. (U.S. Air Forc... More
U.S. Airmen from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron
U.S. Airmen from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron fold a parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. This training was the first time any rescue operations... More
A Humvee drops by parachute during aerial delivery
A Humvee drops by parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II stationed at Davis-Month... More
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II sits on the
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s only fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. (U.S. Air For... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II sits on the
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The HC-130J is the Air Force’s only fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. (U.S. Air For... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilot, lands an HC-130J Combat King II, at an airport in Maine, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, travelled bac... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk and A-10 Thunderbolt
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk and A-10 Thunderbolt II fly over Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The HH-60 trained with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an HC-130J Combat King II to ex... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training Dec. 9, 2015. During the training, the HC-130J airdropped a he... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a Humvee during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. T... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The HC-130J is a personnel recovery platform and is currently assigned to the 79th... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk flies over Buenos
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk flies over Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The HH-60 executed a simulated personnel recovery while also fighting off simulated opposition forces... More
A Humvee drops to the ground by parachute during aerial
A Humvee drops to the ground by parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Re... More
A heavy equipment training platform falls by parachute
A heavy equipment training platform falls by parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The training platform weighed 3,500 pounds and was used to provide the ... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, shares an embrace with his wife, Stephanie, and their three sons after landing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., De... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The HC-130J is a personnel recovery platform and is currently assigned to the 79th... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J... More
Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
A U.S. Airman from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron
A U.S. Airman from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron drives a forklift to retrieve a heavy equipment training platform during aerial delivery and recovery training with the 79th Rescue Squadron at Fort Huac... More
A U.S. Airman from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron
A U.S. Airman from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron drives a forklift to retrieve a heavy equipment training platform during aerial delivery and recovery training with the 79th Rescue Squadron at Fort Huac... More
An HC-130J Combat King II taxis off the flightline
An HC-130J Combat King II taxis off the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons returned home from a deplo... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Maj. William Gugelman, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II pilot, poses for a photo with his wife, Stephanie, and their three sons on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilots, land an HC-130J Combat King II at an airport in Maine, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Ba... More
A detached cargo extraction parachute lands in a field
A detached cargo extraction parachute lands in a field after extracting a Humvee from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II, from the 79th Rescue Squadron, during the 563d Operations Support Squadron’s aerial... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training Dec. 9, 2015. The HC-130J, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ... More
A U.S. Airman with the 563rd Operations Support Squadron
A U.S. Airman with the 563rd Operations Support Squadron removes his gloves after rolling up a parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. This training marked ... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training Dec. 9, 2015. The HC-130J, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk, assigned to the 56th
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk, assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron, approaches an HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 79 RQS, during helicopter air-to-air refuelling training over southern Europe Nov. 1... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Engle, 563rd Aerial
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tyler Engle, 563rd Aerial Delivery Unit air transportation troop, points a missile-to-air cannon towards aircraft during a training event at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Ariz... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training with the 563rd Operations Support Squadron Dec. 9, 2015. The H... More
A heavy equipment training platform falls by parachute
A heavy equipment training platform falls by parachute during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The training platform weighed 3,500 pounds and was used to provide the ... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk and A-10 Thunderbolt
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk and A-10 Thunderbolt II fly over Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The HH-60 trained with A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an HC-130J Combat King II to ex... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training with the 563rd Operations Support Squadron Dec. 9, 2015. The H... More
An all-terrain vehicle sits in a field during aerial
An all-terrain vehicle sits in a field during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The ATV was used by U.S. Airmen from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron to retrieve ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Phillips, 79th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Phillips, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster, looks out the window of an HC-130J at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 15, 2020. Phillips ensures ... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a Humvee during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. T... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Gallipoli, 79th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Gallipoli, 79th Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, monitors the status of a HC-130J Combat King II as it prepares for landing, Nov. 25, 2019. To ensure a safe landing, the fuel ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilots, prepare for landing in an HC-130J Combat King II at an airport in Maine, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Mo... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Sheley, 563rd Operational
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Sheley, 563rd Operational Support Squadron loadmaster, listens to aircraft communications during a training event at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 202... More
A Humvee sits in a field while the U.S. Air Force HC-130J
A Humvee sits in a field while the U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II, from the 79th Rescue Squadron, it was airdropped out of flies in the background at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee and a ... More
A parachute disconnects from a Humvee after landing
A parachute disconnects from a Humvee after landing during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from ... More
Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly over two
Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly over two HC-130J Combat King IIs sitting on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Mar. 11, 2020. The mission of the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan is... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue
An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron sits on the flight line at an airport in Iceland, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, travelled back to DM after a te... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Thomson, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Thomson, 79th Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, walks off the flightline with his wife, Kayla, and their three children at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2015. Me... More
A side-by-side all-terrain vehicle drives down a dirt
A side-by-side all-terrain vehicle drives down a dirt road at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The ATV was used by Airmen that were acting as opposition forces during a combat sea... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over Buenos
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies over Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The A-10 aided in a simulated personnel recovery while also fighting off simulated opposition forc... More
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations
A Humvee drops by parachute during the 563rd Operations Support Squadron’s aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Comba... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West and 1st Lt. Chad Sufficool, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilots, prepare for landing in an HC-130J Combat King II at an airport in Maine, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Mo... More
A side-by-side all-terrain vehicle drives down a dirt
A side-by-side all-terrain vehicle drives down a dirt road at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, March 26, 2020. The ATV was used by Airmen that were acting as opposition forces during a combat sea... More
U.S. Airmen from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron
U.S. Airmen from the 563rd Operations Support Squadron unload a Humvee after it landed during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The Humvee was dropped from a U.S. Air ... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training with the 563rd Operations Support Squadron Dec. 9, 2015. The H... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk, assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk, assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron, receives fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II, assigned to the 79th RQS, during an air-to-air refueling training mission over southern Eur... More
An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue
An HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron sits on the flight line at an airport in Iceland, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, travelled back to DM after a te... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West, 79th Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kate West, 79th Rescue Squadron combat rescue pilot, flies an HC-130J Combat King II, Nov. 25, 2019. Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, travelled back to DM after a temporar... More
Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue and 655th Aircraft
Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue and 655th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons are welcomed home by family and friends at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2019. The Airmen were deployed supporting o... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron flies over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., during aerial delivery and recovery training Dec. 9, 2015. During the training, the HC-130J airdropped a he... More
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th
A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron drops a heavy equipment training platform during aerial delivery and recovery training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Dec. 9, 2015. The training p... More