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  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Pennington, 336th Training Group independent medical technician, and members from the 36th Rescue Squadron perform a rescue demonstration prior to the commemoration ceremony of the 36th RQS reaching 700 saves at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 20, 2019. The 36th RQS is the only operational rescue squadron flying UH-1N helicopters within the United States that is qualified to perform 24-hour medical evacuation alert, water rescue, cargo sling and hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)

    36th RQS commemorates 700th save

    The 36th Rescue Squadron commemorated the successful completion of its 700th save at a ceremony held Sept. 20 at Fairchild Air Force Base. The ceremony included a Bell UH-1N Iroquois ‘Huey’ helicopter performing a search and rescue demonstration, a helicopter fly-over, and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the 700th save that took place on Aug. 12.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Theresa Weems, 60th Operations Group commander, conducts “touch-and-goes” aboard a KC-10 Extender during her final flight July 24, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The flight, which is a military tradition, served as an opportunity for the Travis community to honor Weems and wish her well on her next assignment. Weems has served as the commander for the 60th OG for the largest air mobility wing in the Air Force since July 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

    Aircrew, pararescueman reflect on life-saving mission

    After a long day of fishing in international waters approximately 1,300 miles southwest of San Diego, disaster struck.
  • Tech. Sgt. Brendan Proctor, 3d Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Staff Sgt. Sean O’Neill, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., ensure proper block placement prior to loading an HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue helicopter onto a 3d AS C-17 Globemaster III May 15, 2017, at Moody AFB. Special care was taken to not damage either aircraft when loading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron J. Jenne)

    Mobility, Combat Airmen hone search, rescue skills during exercise

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron supported exercise Rapid Rescue May 15–18, 2017, providing transportation and simulated aeromedical evacuation along the East Coast.
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