RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, prepares to take off during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. During this iteration of RF-R, Airmen from across the country, as well as Marines, Soldiers and Sailors worked together to complete multiple training exercises and build joint force relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

Three U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopters, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, sit on the flightline during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. HSC-14 contributed to the combat search andrescue task force during RF-R by transporting armed forces members and equipment to varying exercise locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, inspects the weapons system on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. HSC-14 contributed to the combat search and rescue task force and completed various trainings during their time at RF-R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

Published May 19, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, complete preflight inspections on two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. HSC-14 contributed to the combat search and rescue task force and completed various trainings during their time at RF-R.

A man in a military uniform uses hand signals to communicate with helicopter pilots. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

A U.S. Navy Sailor, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, performs a pre-flight inspection on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. During this iteration of RF-R, Airmen from across the country, as well as Marines, Soldiers and Sailors worked together to complete multiple training exercises and build joint force relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Three men in military uniforms stand on a flight line. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

Three U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, prepare to launch a MH-60S helicopter during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. HSC-14 contributed to the combat search and rescue task force during RF-R by transporting armed forces members and equipment to varying exercise locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A man in a military uniform stands next to a helicopter. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: Navy MH-60S Seahawk takeoff

U.S. Navy Sailors, assigned to the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, prepare to take off in a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 11, 2023. The HSC-14 contributed to the combat search and rescue task force and completed various trainings during their time at RF-R. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)