Hostage recovery training conducted on California coastline

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California Coastline --  Hostage recovery training was conducted on the California coast during Angel Thunder 2015.

Two German CH-53GS's, along with Australian and U.S. rescue personnel, arrived at Camp Pendleton, coordinated with local intelligence personnel, and ultimately recovered simulated hostages from Naval Air Station North Island.

Throughout the training scenario, German rescue forces practiced low-light mission planning, which required night vision goggles. 

For more information about Angel Thunder or to learn about future media events please contact the 355 FW/PA at 520-228-3406 or email 355wgpa@us.af.mil.

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