563rd Rescue mission
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group pilot an HH-60W during a rescue mission off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, Feb. 5, 2026. Airmen across Davis-Monthan Air Force Base coordinated to plan the mission, develop weather forecasts, prepare life-support equipment, stage radios, produce flight authorizations, fuel aircraft and generate a rescue team. (Courtesy photo)