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

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, clear the flightline for an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft 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 HC-130J is the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. (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

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 79th Rescue Generation Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepares an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for flight 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 are tasked to conduct rescue and recovery operations for 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 Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Lopez, 79th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, preforms preflight servicing 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's collaborative, whole-of-government response efforts with interagency partners demonstrate the national capabilities and resilience. (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 79th Rescue Generation Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepare an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for flight 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 HC-130J Combat King II aircraft’s mission is to provide aerial refueling capabilities to search and rescue HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. (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

Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, launch for search and rescue operations from 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. U.S. Airmen operate on Title 10 orders to provide necessary support to civilian authorities during natural disasters when directed and approved by the Secretary of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group, presents flowers to the incoming commander’s spouse during the 563rd RQG Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 28, 2024. The 563rd RQG’s incoming commander, Col. Charles Redmond’s previous assignment was U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff on agile combat employment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

An U.S. Airman assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group reveals a decal on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 28, 2024. The HH-60W was dedicated to the 563rd RQG’s incoming commander, Col. Charles Redmond. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

An attendee takes a photo during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 28, 2024. The 563rd RQS directs flying operations for one of the U.S. Air Force's only active duty rescue wings dedicated to combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 563rd Rescue Group outgoing commander, speaks during the group’s change of command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 28, 2024. Cabrera thanked attendees for their service during his command and the Airmen who served with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, speaks during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 28, 2024. Mills spoke of Air Force rescue members’ dedication to the mission to always bring service members home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command at DMAFB, Ariz., June 28, 2024. The colors, or flags, are posted at a military ceremony marking an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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563rd RQG Change of Command

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard, prepares for the 563rd Rescue Group Change of Command at DMAFB, Ariz., June 28, 2024. Honor Guard members showcase Air Force heritage and embody personal and professional excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM awards 2 Rescue Airmen the Bronze Star Medal

A Bronze Star Medal is awarded to a Captain combat rescue officer assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron in the base theater at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 7, 2024. The Bronze Star was awarded for heroic service during Operation Allies Refuge from August 15 to August 29, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM awards 2 Rescue Airmen the Bronze Star Medal

A Bronze Star Medal is awarded to a Staff Sgt. noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron in the base theater at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 7, 2024. The Bronze Stars was awarded for heroic service during Operation Allies Refuge from August 15 to August 29, 2021, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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DM awards 2 Rescue Airmen the Bronze Star Medal

U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Mills, 355th Wing commander, speaks at a ceremony for two Bronze Star Medal recipients in the base theater at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 7, 2024. Two rescue Airmen were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic service in a combat zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Rescue Airmen save Arizona woman who fell 200 ft into mineshaft

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron rope repels into a mineshaft, Yuma, Ariz., April 7, 2024. The 563rd Rescue Group coordinated efforts to save a woman who fell down 200 feet into a mineshaft.
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Rescue Fini-Flight

U.S. Airmen parachute at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 23, 2024. The Airmen jumped during the fini-flight of Col. Jose Cabrera, 563rd Rescue Group commander, and Lt. Col Jennifer Pruitt, 563rd Operations Support Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
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Rescue Fini-Flight

U.S. Airmen parachute at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 23, 2024. The Airmen jumped during the fini-flight of Col. Jose Cabrera, 563rd Rescue Group commander, and Lt. Col Jennifer Pruitt, 563rd Operations Support Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
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Rescue Fini-Flight

U.S. Airmen parachute during Col. Jose Cabrera, 563rd Rescue Group commander’s, and Lt. Col Jennifer Pruitt, 563rd Operations Support Squadron commander’s, fini-flight at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 23, 2024. A fini-flight marks a commander's departure from their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
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Rescue Fini-Flight

A U.S. Airman lands on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 23, 2024. The Airman jumped to signify the departure of the 5635d Rescue Group commander, Col. Jose Cabrera and the 563rd Operations Support Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Jennifer Pruitt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Finn V)
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