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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

Col. Evan Pettus, 48th Fighter Wing commander, addresses Liberty Wing members during a farewell event for the 56th Rescue Squadron, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. The squadron has been responsible for more than 600 saves and assists in support of operations during their 12 year stay in the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) (Portions of this image have been blurred to protect operational security)

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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks depart from the 48th Fighter Wing flightline during a farewell event for the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. Relocating to Aviano Air Base, Italy, will provide strategic combat search and rescue capabilities to the European and Africa theaters of operations and provide unique training opportunities for the units with partners and Allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks land on the flightline during a farewell event for the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. Since 2006 the squadron has been responsible for approximately 600 saves and assists in support of operations during their 12 year stay in the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks prepare to land during a farewell event for the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. The event signals the near-completion of the 56th and 57th RQS relocation to Aviano Air Base, Italy, which was announced in November 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

Col. Evan Pettus, 48th Fighter Wing commander, bids farewell to the 56th Rescue Squadron during a ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. The event signals the near-completion of the 56th RQS relocation to Aviano Air Base, Italy, which was announced in November 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Lakenheath bids farewell to Rescue Squadrons

The 56th Rescue Squadron director of operations gives a final salute to Col. Evan Pettus, 48th Fighter Wing commander, on behalf of his squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 15, 2018. Relocating to Aviano Air Base, Italy, will provide strategic combat search and rescue capabilities to the European and Africa theaters of operations and provide unique training opportunities for the units with partners and Allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Combating common enemies

A 48th Fighter Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk flies off after a simulated rescue during close air support training in the hilly terrain of Hinderclay, England, March 5, 2015. The training included Tornado GR-4 pilots, Royal Air Force Regiment personnel and U.S. Air Force HH-60G aircrew. They worked together to suppress simulated enemies and make a successful recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Combating common enemies

A 48th Fighter Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk clears an area during combat search and rescue training in the hilly terrain of Hinderclay, England, March 5, 2015. The training included Tornado GR-4 pilots, Royal Air Force Regiment personnel and U.S. Air Force HH-60G aircrew. They worked together to suppress simulated enemies and make a successful recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Two props to you

A CV-22B Osprey operated by the 7th Special Operations Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, prepares to take flight on the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, while enroute for a routine training mission March 11, 2015. The CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force's premier tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Two props to you

A CV-22B Osprey operated by the 7th Special Operations Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, while enroute for a routine training mission March 11, 2015. The CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force's premier tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Two props to you

A CV-22B Osprey operated by the 7th Special Operations Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, while enroute for a routine training mission March 11, 2015. The CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force's premier tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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Two props to you

A CV-22B Osprey operated by the 7th Special Operations Squadron from Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flies over the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, while enroute for a routine training mission March 11, 2015. The CV-22 is the U.S. Air Force's premier tiltrotor aircraft combining the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter with the long-range, fuel efficiency and speed characteristics of a turboprop aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

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57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

Maj. Patrick Gruber, 57th Rescue Squadron commander, assumes command of the squadron during its activation ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 18, 2015. The 57th RQS consists of 35 pararescuemen and equipment personnel already stationed at RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dawn M. Weber/Released)

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57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

Maj. Patrick Gruber, 57th Rescue Squadron commander, addresses the crowd during the 57th RQS activation ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 18, 2015. The 57th RQS consists of 35 pararescuemen and equipment personnel already stationed at RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dawn M. Weber/Released)

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57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

Col. Scottie Zamzow, 48th Operations Group commander, presents command of the 57th Rescue Squadron to Maj. Patrick Gruber at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 18, 2015. The passing of the guidon is a representation of the unit’s command role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dawn M. Weber/Released)

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57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron stand in formation during the squadron’s activation ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 18, 2015. This activation aligns the U.S. Air Forces in Europe personnel recovery mission to the standard U.S. Air Force structure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dawn M. Weber/Released)

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57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

Col. Scottie Zamzow, 48th Operations Group commander, addresses the crowd before presenting command to Maj. Patrick Gruber, during the activation ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 18, 2015. The 57th RQS is populated by 35 pararescuemen and equipment personnel already stationed at RAF Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dawn M. Weber/Released)

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Pave Hawk maintenance crews sharpen expeditionary skills

Airman 1st Class Charles Lewis, 784th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, safety wires the tail rotor, pitch beam nut on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Leeming, England, April 30, 2014. Maintenance Airmen spent a week at RAF Leeming ensuring 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60Gs were prepared for electronic warfare training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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Pave Hawk maintenance crews sharpen expeditionary skills

Staff Sgt. Adam Griffin, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, removes a main rotor de-ice cover to conduct torque checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Leeming, England, April 30, 2014. While 56th Rescue Squadron pilots were training to fight in contested environments, maintenance Airmen ensured their aircraft were always in alert status and prepared to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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Pave Hawk maintenance crews sharpen expeditionary skills

Senior Airman Clinton Sheppard, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Joshua VanBallegooie, 748th AMXS aerospace propulsion technician, perform torque checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Leeming, England, April 30, 2014. Maintenance Airmen conduct routine maintenance checks before and after flights to ensure minimal delays before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez/Released)

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