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)