55th Rescue Squadron

55th Rescue Squadron

Infobox Military Unit
unit_name= 55th Rescue Squadron


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23d Air Force
563d Rescue Group
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The 55th Rescue Squadron (55 RQS) operates the HH-60G Pavehawk and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. They tactically employ the HH-60G helicopter and its crew in hostile environments to recover downed aircrew and isolated personnel during day, night, or marginal weather conditions. The squadron also conducts military operations other than war including civil search and rescue, disaster relief, international aid, emergency medical evacuation, and counter-drug activities. [ [http://www.dm.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4339 563d Rescue Group Fact Sheet] ]

Mission

History

Operations

Lineage

*55th Rescue Squadron ( - Present)

Assignments

*563d Rescue Group ( - Present)

Bases stationed

*Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona ( - Present)

Aircraft Operated

*HH-60 Pave Hawk ( - Present)

References

Notes

Bibliography

* [http://www.dm.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4339 563d Rescue Group Fact Sheet]

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