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A HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, prepares to be refueled from a MC-130P Combat Shadow during a rescue mission ov West coast of Ireland, June 26. The pararescue specialists and crew hoisted a sailor in need of emergent medical care onto their helicopter from the cargo ship, Pascha. The man was experiencing severe abdominal pain, requiring immediate medical evacuation. The MC-130 is from the 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing from the same base, was also involved with the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jay Reinschi.)

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Sea Rescue

A sailor, from the cargo ship Pascha, is hoisted aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 26. The sailor was experiencing severe abdominal pain, requiring immediate medical evacuation. Two additional U.S. Air Force aircraft, a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing and a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group -- both from nearby RAF Mildenhall -- supported the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jay Reinschi.)

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Sea Rescue

A 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk from RAF Lakenheath, England, flies toward the cargo ship Pascha, approximately 400 miles off of the West coast of Ireland, June 26. Two helicopters from the squadron made the journey to save a sailor who was experiencing severe abdominal pain and required immediate medical evacuation. Two additional U.S. Air Force aircraft, a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing and a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group -- both from nearby RAF Mildenhall -- supported the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jay Reinschi.)

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HH-60

Tail boom adapters are installed and ready for the rotor blades to be swept back onto them Sept. 11 at RAF Lakenheath, England. The adapters will support the weight of the main rotor blades when they are folded back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)

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56 RQS

The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night combat search and rescue operations into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war. Because of its versatility, the HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war. These tasks include civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief, international aid, counterdrug activities and NASA space shuttle support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)

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RQS

BEIRUT — U.S Air Force airmen load a U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter before take-off at the U.S. Embassy in here May 19. The Air Force's 56th Rescue Squadron and the U.S. Navy's Joint Maritime Ashore Support Team and Task Force 362 deployed to Royal Air Force Cyprus early last week to provide potential re-supply support to the U.S. Embassy in Beirut if requested. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Neil Eisen)

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Getting settled: 56th RQS ready for action

Airmen from the 56th Rescue Squadron prepare for a standard training mission. The 56th RQS began it's move to RAF Lakenheath, from Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland in June 2006. In less than 15 months the squadron was able to stand up and recieve an "Excellent" rating during their 2007 Unit Compliance Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)

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