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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 Personal Recovery Task Force, make contact with local civilians over various locations in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The 563rd PRTF provided the necessary support to aid local authorities following natural disasters when directed and approved by the Secretary of Defense. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Andrew Garavito)

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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 helicopter air-to-air refueling in North Carolina, Oct. 6, 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

The view from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, Oct. 4, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission post Hurricane Helene destruction in North Carolina. Despite the impact of Hurricane Helene, U.S. Northern Command has well-established contingency plans that account for natural and man-made events and allows the DoD to execute its homeland defense mission without interruption (Courtesy photo)

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

HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 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. (courtesy photo)

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

A U.S. Air Force rescue team assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron and 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, pioneer the post Hurricane Helene destruction in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Both air and ground crews searched approximately 2400 miles. (Courtesy photo)

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

Two U.S. pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, repel from an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in North Carolina, Oct. 4, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The aerial rescue team saw the word “HELP” written on a driveway and responded. (Courtesy photo)

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

A U.S. Airman from the 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed with the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, sets up radio communications with the pararescue team on the ground in Asheville, North Carolina, on Oct. 3, 2024. This operation supports U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern in the Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. The 48th RQS and 55th Rescue Squadron have launched ground and air rescue teams to search for and recover residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. (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. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Lopez, 79th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, operates inside an HC-130J Combat King II in Asheville, North Carolina, 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

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bruno Ruizcamacho, 79th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, talks with HC-130J Combat King II aircraft aircrew in North Carolina, 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 USAF's only fixed-wing dedicated personnel recovery platform and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. It conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling and airdrop of pararescue personnel and/or equipment in support of combat or civilian personnel recovery. (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 Staff Sgt. Bruno Ruizcamacho, 79th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, prepares for a hot refuel in North Carolina, Oct. 3, 2024, in support of the U.S. Northern Command and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities Disaster Relief mission. Crew members assisted search and rescue efforts and provided supporting assets. (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, push a generator 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 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

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Lopez, 79th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, forward deployed in the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, left, checks in with Staff Sgt. Logan Dominguez 563rd Operations Support Squadron weapons and tactics loadmaster, right, 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 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. 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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U.S. Air Force 563d Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors

A U.S. Air Force rescue team assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron and 48th Rescue Squadron, forward deployed as the 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force, launches for a mission 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. The Department of Defense's collaborative, whole-of-government response efforts with interagency partners demonstrate national capabilities 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 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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