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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepares to land at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Rescue assets from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona practiced rescue and recovery operations to serve residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter, assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, preps for takeoff at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The 55th RQS conducts military operations that include civil search and rescue, disaster relief, international aid, emergency medical evacuation and counter-drug activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepare for their first Hurricane Helene rescue tasking at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Rescue assets launched two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to conduct search and rescue operations for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Generation Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, conduct preflight checks at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s rescue assets were tasked with rescue and recovery operations for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, pack supplies at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM’s support of lead federal agencies in the aftermath of a natural disaster remains a core mission that directly bolsters the homeland defense enterprise while delivering rapid relief to American citizens in times of great need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Bailey, 55th Rescue Generation Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, conducts preflight checks at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense has unique capabilities, including an ability to deploy on short notice into austere environments, while providing resources that are not readily available in other federal agencies or the private sector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, pack supplies at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The task force employs by any means available to provide combat and humanitarian search, rescue and medical assistance in all environments, such as Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, strategize before take off at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s rescue assets received its first tasking for search and rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron and 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepare for a mission at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Rescue assets from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, practiced rescue and recovery operations for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, conducts mission rehearsals in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM works year-round with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to ensure plans, communications, and interagency relationships are always ready to support our lead federal agencies to deliver the right military-unique capabilities at the right time and place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Barrera, 55th Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepares to land at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM works year-round with federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to ensure plans, communications, and interagency relationships are always ready to support our lead federal agencies to deliver the right military-unique capabilities at the right time and place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, climb a rope ladder into an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense has unique capabilities, including an ability to deploy on short notice into austere environments, while providing resources that are not readily available in other federal agencies or the private sector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, repels from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense has unique capabilities, including an ability to deploy on short notice into austere environments, while providing resources that are not readily available in other federal agencies or the private sector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, repels in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense’s collaborative, whole-of-government response efforts with interagency partners demonstrate our national capabilities and resilience in recovering from disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepare to repel from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense's defense support of civil authorities demonstrates our Nation’s readiness, responsiveness, capability, and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, trains rescue techniques at various locations in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM has well established contingency plans that account for natural and man-made events and allows the Department of Defense to execute its homeland defense mission without interruption. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves) (Note this photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out facial identification.)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, conducts mission rehearsals at various locations around Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The Department of Defense has unique capabilities, including an ability to deploy on short notice into austere environments, while providing resources that are not readily available in other federal agencies or the private sector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, trains at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM’s support of lead federal agencies in the aftermath of a natural disaster remains a core mission that directly bolsters our homeland defense enterprise, while delivering rapid relief to American citizens in times of great need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kendras Reyes, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, watches flying operations at various locations in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. More than 100 personnel forward deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona within 12 hours to support rescue and recovery operations of civilians impacted by Hurricane Helene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Biggs, 55th Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter pilot, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepares for takeoff in Tennessee, Oct. 2, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. USNORTHCOM’s support of lead federal agencies in the aftermath of a natural disaster remains a core mission that directly bolsters our homeland defense enterprise, while delivering rapid relief to American citizens in times of great need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

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