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A US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Pararescueman, from Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), exits out the back of a USAF HC-130P/N Hercules extended-range, combat search and rescue aircraft to provide medical support to a Chinese fisherman, aboard the fishing vessel the YUH PAO, who is suffering from a serious chest injury

A US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing (R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T Jasper, USAF Release Status... More

Two US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Pararescuemen, from Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), check their gear, as they review their mission plans seated on a Rigging Alternate Method Zodiac (RAMZ) boat, as they fly onboard a USAF HC-130P/N Hercules extended-range, combat search and rescue aircraft to provide medical support to a Chinese fisherman, aboard the fishing vessel the YUH PAO, who is suffering from a serious chest injury

Two US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T Jasper, USAF Release Status... More

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate Second Class (PH2) Greg Badger (left), assigned to Combat Camera Group Pacific, uses a digital video camera to document a US Air Force (USAF) Pararesuceman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron (RQS) after a training jump during Exercise Desert Rescue, held at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS) Nevada (NV). Desert Rescue is a multi-service, multi-national, training exercise held annually to prepare combat search and rescue teams to extract downed aircrews in a desert environment

US Navy (USN) Photographer's Mate Second Class (PH2) Greg Badger (left...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

Although no OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH pilot has ever required a combat search and rescue, Moody pararescueman make frequent jumps to stay ready for a real mission. This photo is part of the "Rescuers" story in the July 1999, AIRMAN Magazine. The article describes the 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons from Moody AFB participating in Operation Southern Watch

Although no OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH pilot has ever required a combat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

One Navy (N) MH-60S Seahawk (Sea Hawk) multi-mission (anti-submarine warfare (ASW), undersea warfare (W), anti-surface warfare (AW), naval special warfare (NSW) insertion, search and rescue (SAR), combat search and rescue (CSAR), vertical replenishment (VERTREP), and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) capabilities) helicopter (background) lifts off, as a second MH-60S Seahawk (foreground) prepares to lift off, from the flight deck of the N Kitty Hawk Class Aircraft Carrier, S KITTY HAWK (CV 63). The S KITTY HAWK is currently underway on station in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR) helping to demonstrate N power projection and sea control, as the only forward deployed...

One Navy (N) MH-60S Seahawk (Sea Hawk) multi-mission (anti-submarine w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: One US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk (Sea Hawk) multi-mission (anti-submarine warfare (ASW), undersea warfare (USW), anti-surface wa... More

An establishment ceremony is held for U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2006. The new squadron is comprised of six expeditionary detachments designed to provide combat search and rescue in support of strike warfare, Naval special warfare and anti-surface ship warfare, in addition to helicopter logistical support for Western Pacific and Southern California units. In the background is the Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CV 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Daniel A. Barker) (Released))

An establishment ceremony is held for U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel A Barker, USN ... More

Although no OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH pilot has ever required a combat search and rescue, Moody pararescueman make frequent jumps to stay ready for a real mission. This photo is part of the "Rescuers" story in the July 1999, AIRMAN Magazine. The article describes the 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons from Moody AFB participating in Operation Southern Watch

Although no OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH pilot has ever required a combat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisc... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisc... More

An OA-10A Thunderbolt II, 103rd Fighter Wing, Bradley IAP, Connecticut, powers up for takeoff from Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, as part of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The OA-10A is a combat search and rescue aircraft that stands on ready alert to help in the recovery of downed aircrews. The A-10 is equipped with AGM-65 Maverick missiles, an ALQ-131 ECM Pod and GAU-8/A seven-barrel Gatling 30 mm gun

An OA-10A Thunderbolt II, 103rd Fighter Wing, Bradley IAP, Connecticut...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: CENTCOM Scene Camera Operator: ... More

061001-N-6827-119 (Oct. 1, 2006))US Navy (USN) CMDR. Michael McMillan Jr., Commanding Officer (CO) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22), receives the Command Insignia from his wife Angela R. McMillan during the HSC-22 establishment ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The unit became the first new helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk in 22 years. The mission of HSC-22 is to provide the Navy's combat logistics force with a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP) capability, onboard delivery, amphibious search and rescue, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare and organic airborne mine countermeasures missions.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass...

061001-N-6827-119 (Oct. 1, 2006))US Navy (USN) CMDR. Michael McMillan ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: 061001-N-6827-119 (Oct. 1, 2006))US Navy (USN) CMDR. Michael McMillan Jr., Commanding Officer (CO) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squa... More

A right front view of a desert patrol vehicle (DPV) during training exercise on the silver strand at Coronado. The DPV is a three man vehicle used for many long range desert operations including close air support or combat search and rescue missions. The vehicle is armed with a variety of weapons including the Browning 50 caliber heavy machine gun, the Mark 19 40mm grenade launcher, and the M60 30 caliber machine gun. LT. J.G. Thomas Chaby of SEAL team 3 is in the passenger seat

A right front view of a desert patrol vehicle (DPV) during training ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Ray Mooney Release Status: Released to Public... More

A victim waits for help during a mass causality exercise at the Alyeska Pipeline in Valdez, Alaska April 24, 2002. This exercise gives the Alyeska, civilian and military authorities a chance to work together to test processes, communications, and interaction. The completion is part of NORTHERN EDGE 2002, a combined, joint exercise hosted by the U.S. Alaskan Command that incorporates theater missile defense, force protection, air to air fighter aircraft exercises, combat search and rescue, and harbor defense and maritime operations

A victim waits for help during a mass causality exercise at the Alyesk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Valdez State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 355th Fighter Squadron sits on the flight line at night prior to a training mission on Dec. 20, 2004 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The mission of the 355th Fighter Squadron includes air strike control, close air support, target interdiction, combat escort, and combat search and rescue. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 355th Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisc... More

Five US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing (RW), Pararescuemen, from Moody Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia (GA), review their mission plans, huddled around a Rigging Alternate Method Zodiac (RAMZ) boat, as they fly onboard a USAF HC-130P/N Hercules extended-range, combat search and rescue aircraft to provide medical support to a Chinese fisherman, aboard the fishing vessel the YUH PAO, who is suffering from a serious chest injury

Five US Air Force (USAF) 38th Rescue Squadron (RQS), 347th Rescue Wing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Joshua T Jasper, USAF Release Status... More

Two U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft (right) from the 355th Fighter Squadron sits in the snow-covered flight line at night on Dec. 21, 2004 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The mission of the 355th Fighter Squadron includes air strike control, close air support, target interdiction, combat escort, and combat search and rescue. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

Two U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft (right) from the 35...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

060929-N-4238B-026 (Sept. 29, 2006)US Navy (USN) CMDR. Michael McMillan Jr., Commanding Officer (CO) of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22), salutes as he approaches the stage during the HSC-22 establishment ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The mission of HSC-22 is to provide the Navy's combat logistics force with a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP) capability, onboard delivery, amphibious search and rescue, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare and organic airborne mine countermeasures missions.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Kelly E. Barnes) (Released)

060929-N-4238B-026 (Sept. 29, 2006)US Navy (USN) CMDR. Michael McMilla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Kelly E. Barnes, USN Release... More

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and rescue mission, an Aviano Air Base 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Falcon, flies towards Rimini to join with the Italian Air Forces 83rd Combat Search And Rescue Squadron (CSAR)

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede Release Stat... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing, fly in formation over the Presidio of San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing, fly in formation over the Presidi... More

U.S. Navy Sailors salute during the establishment ceremony for U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 23 at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2006. The new squadron is comprised of six expeditionary detachments designed to provide combat search and rescue in support of strike warfare, Naval special warfare and anti-surface ship warfare, in addition to helicopter logistical support for Western Pacific and Southern California units. In the background is the Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz (CV 68). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Daniel A. Barker) (Released))

U.S. Navy Sailors salute during the establishment ceremony for U.S. Na...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Daniel A Barker, USN ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Justin Ivie (left) adjusts the parachute harness of AIRMAN 1ST Class Justin Shook, a fellow pararescueman, prior to a training jump from a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130. Although no OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH pilot has ever required a combat search and rescue, Moody pararescueman make frequent jumps to stay ready for a real mission. This photo is part of the "Rescuers" story in the July 1999, AIRMAN Magazine. The article describes the 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons from Moody AFB participating in Operation Southern Watch

SENIOR AIRMAN Justin Ivie (left) adjusts the parachute harness of AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) William Urban from Jacksonville, Florida uses a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) system to search for "survivors" during a combat search and rescue (CSAR) exercise at Camp Doha, Kuwait, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) William Urban from Jacksonville, Florid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Camp Doha Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Leland Comer, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors, Weapons Department, USN Enterprise Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ENTERPRISE (CVN 65), connect a set of replenishment slings to the cargo hook beneath a USN HH-60H Seahawk (Sea Hawk) combat search and rescue (CSAR), naval special warfare (NSW), and anti-surface warfare (ASUW) helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11 (HS-11, Dragonslayers), Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW 1), during a vertical ammunition onload evolution exercise being conducted in US Atlantic Ocean territorial waters with the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)

Two US Navy (USN) Sailors, Weapons Department, USN Enterprise Class Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Enterprise (CVN 65) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kristopher Wilson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Shot of US Air Force Air Force member holding a Global Positioning System (GPS). GPS satellites make it possible to precisely destroy targets, and future GPS-based survival radios, replacing the model seen in the photo, will revolutionize combat search and rescue. This image was used in the June 1998 issue of AIRMAN Magazine

Shot of US Air Force Air Force member holding a Global Positioning Sys...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and rescue mission, an Aviano Air Base 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Falcon, flies towards Rimini to join with the Italian Air Forces 83rd Combat Search And Rescue Squadron (CSAR)

Tasked for the very first time with a full-time combat search and resc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede Release Stat... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over the Presidio of San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since ...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over the Presidio... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over Alcatraz Isl... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so far in ...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in form...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, Calif... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel, 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), 352nd Special Operations Group (SOG), Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Europe, RAF Mildenhall, England (ENG), use the winch onboard their Sikorsky MH-53M Pave Low IV Heavy Lift Helicopter to retrieve a stretcher-borne simulated casualty during a combat search and recovery and escape and evasion training exercise they are conducting with members of the 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), 352nd SOG

US Air Force (USAF) personnel, 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS),...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: RAF Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

A pilot from the 157 Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard is "rescued" by a UH-60 Blackhawk, as a AH-64 Apache provides cover in background, during a simulated combat search and rescue mission. Demonstrated at the SC ANG's Air Show on 2 May 2 1999 at McEntire Air National Guard Base, South Carolina

A pilot from the 157 Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gerold O. Gamble, USAF Relea... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so far in ...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in form...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker from the 129th Rescue Wing flies in formation over Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, Calif... More

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisco, California. The mission of the 129th is to train and be prepared to perform its wartime mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. Its personnel and aircraft locate and recover aircrew and non-aircrew personnel from both enemy-held and friendly territory and seas. In addition, the 129th provides manpower, materiel and equipment to conduct peacetime search and rescue operations in the Pacific Ocean and off the coast of California, and is one of only three Rescue Wings in the Air National Guard. The 129th has saved 292 lives since 1975, and six so...

A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A MC-130 Combat Shadow tanker and two HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing fly in formation over San Francisc... More

A U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 355th Fighter Squadron sits in the snow-covered flight line at night on Dec. 20, 2004 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The mission of the 355th Fighter Squadron includes air strike control, close air support, target interdiction, combat escort, and combat search and rescue. (USAF PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (Released)

A U.S. Air Force A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 355th Fighte...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Eielson Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Joshua Strang, USAF Release Status:... More

061001-N-6827-006 (Oct. 1, 2006)US Navy (USN) crew members from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22 (HSC-22) stand at ease during their establishment ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia (VA). The HSC-22 became the first new helicopter squadron at Naval Station Norfolk in 22 years. The mission of HSC-22 is to provide the Navy's combat logistics force with a vertical replenishment-at-sea (VERTREP) capability, onboard delivery, amphibious search and rescue, combat search and rescue, anti-surface warfare and organic airborne mine countermeasures missions.(U.S. Navy official photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Scott C. Rancilio) (Released)

061001-N-6827-006 (Oct. 1, 2006)US Navy (USN) crew members from Helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MCSA Scott C. Rancilio, USN Relea... More

A pilot from the 157 Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard sets off a colored smoke flare to mark his position during a simulated combat search and rescue mission. Demonstrated at the SC ANG's Air Show on 2 May 1999, McEntire Air National Guard Base, South Carolina

A pilot from the 157 Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing, South Carol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcentire Ang Station State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Gerold O. Gamble, USAF Relea... More

F-16 Falcons with the 510th Fighter Squadron sit ready on the flight-line prior to departing on their first full-time combat search and rescue mission with the Italian air forces 83rd Combat Search And Rescue Squadron (CSAR)

F-16 Falcons with the 510th Fighter Squadron sit ready on the flight-l...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dave Ahlschwede Release Stat... More

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