Helicopter Rescue Operations

Images of various helicopters performing rescue and training operations. The scenes depict military personnel rappelling and hovering above diverse terrains and ocean backgrounds.

220429-N-DO281-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 29, 2022) An MH-60R helicopter, assigned to the Griffins of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, hovers above the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), April 29. Paul Ignatius is operating in the Atlantic Ocean in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Anderson, an aviation maintenance technician assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Houston, conducts helicopter in flight refueling (HIFR) operations with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mohawk while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 7, 2022. Mohawk is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Africa area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

DN-SC-89-05994. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter lands on the amphibious transport dock USS DULUTH (LPD-6) during the joint U.S.-Canadian fleet exercise MARCOT '93. Subject Operation/Series: MARCOT '93 Country: Strait Of Juan De Fuca

A pair of Cyprus National Guard Air Wing Mi-35 Hind attack helicopters in flight over Cyprus.

An Oklahoma National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk drops water on a wildfire in Blaine County Oklahoma, July 16, 2022. The Oklahoma National Guard assisted the Oklahoma Forestry Services in attempting to control the blaze with the use of a UH-60 Black Hawk. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Spc. Caleb Stone)

Search and Rescue Flight - Police Helicopter Activity

Search and Rescue Flight - Police Helicopter Activity

Army ROTC Cadets from the University of Louisville had the opportunity to ride in a Black Hawk helicopter on April 1 at Fort Knox, Ky. Brig. Gen. Roger Deon, Commanding General of the Army Reserve Aviation Command, and his team of aviators spearheaded the event and took time to share aviation opportunities offered by the U.S. Army Reserves. The Cadets were at Fort Knox for their spring field training exercise. | Photo by Sarah Windmueller, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs

DF-ST-88-05635. Base: King Salmon State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk conducts flight operations during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Jan. 24, 2022. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Six are underway for COMPTUEX in preparation for an upcomingdeployment. COMPTUEX is the last at-sea period in the MEUs Predeployment Training Program; it aims to test the capabilities of the ARG/MEU and achieve deployment certification. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Armando Elizalde)

DN-SN-85-06134. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

UH-60 Black Hawk hoist training at Fort McCoy's Big Sandy LakeSoldiers with the 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion and 1-168th Force Support Squadron with the Wisconsin National Guard training crew chiefs, medics and pilots live hoist training at Big Sandy Lake on June 7, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis.

DN-SC-88-08556. State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard, demonstrates a Special Patrol Insertion and Exfiltration System with New Jersey Air National Guard Airmen with the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron during the 2022 Atlantic City Airshow at Atlantic City, New Jersey, Aug. 24, 2022.

A Westland SH-14D Navy Lynx submarine control helicopter (1976-) while transporting loads above the flight deck of a ship.

Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky National Guard participate in a Helocast drop during Thunder Over Louisville, April 23, 2016.

A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Squadron, 214th General Support Aviation Battalion, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts overwater training at Tampere, Finland, Aug. 4, 2022. 12th Combat Aviation Brigade is one of the units to support U.S. European Command theater strategy by demonstrating U.S. commitment to European Allies and Partners and highlighting U.S. capabilities to diverse audiences. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater.

DN-ST-86-01771. Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An HH-46D Sea Knight helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) carries a load of supplies from the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3) to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as another Sea Knight comes in to pick up a load. The ships are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown

A Marine assigned to the USMC, 26TH Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Reconnaissance Detachment, Camp Lejeune, NC jumps from a USMC UH-1N Huey helicopter, into the Mediterranean Sea, near the beach at El Omayed, Egypt while conducting amphibious operations, during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners. Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

ARABIAN SEA (Jan. 3, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jarret Hal signals as crew remove chocks and chains from a MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26 as it prepares to lift-off the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72) during flight quarters. Mahan is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security operation efforts.

221205-N-VJ326-1205 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2022) - A UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 flies near amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Dec. 5, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Miscellaneous - Katrina and Rita - 26-HK-431-42. Hurricane Katrina

A sunrise view of a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter parked on the flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) as seen through the flight control booth window. Base: USS Princeton @@(Cg 59) Country: Western Pacific

A helicopter crew member stands atop a 71st Air Rescue Squadron (71st ARS) HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter. The helicopter is one of two squadron HH-3Es from the 71st ARS being relocated in preparation for the squadron's deactivation on June 1, 1991. The 210th Air Rescue Squadron, Air National Guard, will take over Alaskan rescue missions. Country: Unknown

Air Assault candidates rappel out of a UH-60, February 22, 2024. After successfully rappeling from the UH-60, candidates must complete the 12-mile ruck in under 3 hours the following morning. Army

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 30, 2019) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Zachary Moore jumps from a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 74 during water rescue training in the St. Johns River near Naval Air Station Jacksonville, July 30, 2019.

DN-SC-87-10799. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

DM-ST-85-09163. Base: Wilmington State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Texas National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk flies over the Palo Pinto Wildfire in North Texas. The crews were launched out of the Austin Army Aviation Support Facility to help fight the fires. The aircraft are equipped with a Bambi Bucket, which carries over 600 gallons of water, to fight fires.

U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), jump from a CH-53E Super Stallion during a helocast at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 27, 2022. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

Soldiers with Company B, 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, worked alongside 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment and other units from across the Wisconsin National Guard to conduct an air assault mission during annual training June 10 at Fort McCoy, Wis. (32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team photo by Staff Sgt. Kati Volkman/Released)

A US Navy (USN) SH-60F Seahawk, with the Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 6 (HELASRON HS-6), Indians, Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), California, releases an MK-46 Exercise torpedo. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2016) Airman Tuan Hoang, from Cleveland, signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14 to take off from USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment.

110512-N-QL471-061ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 12, 2011) A Sailor signals to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 during a vertical replenishment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts.

060507-A-6365W-206. Base: Forward Operating Base Remagen State: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361 approaches the water during a helocasting masters course conducted by Expeditionary Operations Training Group (EOTG) at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2022. Helocasting is an airborne technique used by small unit special operations forces to insert into hard to reach areas via bodies of water.

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with New Jersey Air National Guard's 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, give a Special Purpose Insertion Extraction (SPIES) demonstration at the 2016 Atlantic City Airshow above the Atlantic City, N.J., boardwalk Aug. 17, 2016. The Airmen are being flown by UH-60 Black Hawks with the 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion, New Jersey Army National Guard. SPIES is used for extracting special operations personnel when an aircraft cannot land. The 1-150th is located at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst while the 227th is located at the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base.

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravos 1-228th Aviation Regiment lands on the deck of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) during deck landing qualification training off the coast of El Salvador, July 16, 2022. Achieving and maintaining deck landing qualifications ensures flight crews are mission ready to support any humanitarian assistance, disaster relief or other contingency operations across the Unites States Southern Command area of responsibility.

Joint training exercise with Det 2. 6 Co. 3/238th AVN MEDEVAC, Cox Health and Missouri State Highway Patrol at Hercules Glade Wilderness, Bradleyville, Mo., Oct. 06, 2022. Multiple Missouri departments teamed up to practice life-saving MEDEVAC scenarios. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio.)

Four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters on deployment to Europe for Operation Atlantic Resolve.

Staff Sgt. Michael Hile with "Rronnie", his military working dog, 554th Military Police company is being hoisted into a UH-60 (Blackhawk) helicopter during a canine-hoist training mission July 15 near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Aircrafts - HH-60 Jayhawk - 26-HK-53-75. Personnel on ramp with HH-60--050901. Hurricane Katrina

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 4, 2023) - Boatswains Mate Seaman Allayna Ventolero (left), from Oak Harbor, Washington, and Boatswains Mate Seaman Pa Lar, from Lincoln, Nebraska, prepare for the landing of an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to U.S. Army 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry, on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) while operating in the South China Sea, April 4. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleets principal surface force.

The Red Bull Air Force Team conducts an aerial demonstration during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The Red Bull Air Force Team is comprised of accomplished and experienced aviation experts who specialize in highly-coordinated aerial jump demonstrations. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the White Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced) flies near the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 1, 2024. Somerset is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Navy

050625-N-6616W-003. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

MH-53 Pave LowUSS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20)US Navy

220531-N-MJ302-1001 PACIFIC OCEAN (May 31, 2022) An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, from the "Battlecats" of Helicopter Strike Maritime Squadron (HSM) 73, lifts off of the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

Ground crew members hose down a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter following minesweeping exercises during Operation Desert Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites(UAE)

ESU Incident Command Post New Orleans - Katrina Sector - 26-HK-306-85. Hurricane Katrina

ENGLISH CHANNEL (Oct. 10, 2022) Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Aaliyah Malcolm signals to the pilots in an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 79, on the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), Oct. 10, 2022. Exercise Joint Warrior 22-2 is a U.K.-hosted, multilateral training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces with a unique multi-warfare environment to prepare for global operations. Roosevelt is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training. Members of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Flight Operations team perform preflight checks prior to field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range. The sample was collected from the asteroid Bennu in October 2020 by NASAs OSIRIS-REx spacecraft and will return to Earth on September 24th, landing under parachute at the Utah Test and Training Range.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - 26-HK-383-30. Hurricane Katrina

DN-ST-87-10126. Country: Unknown

A U.S. Marine with 2d Reconnaissance Battalion attached to Task Force 61/2 rappels from a CV-22 Osprey during helicopter rope suspension tactics training with U.S. airmen from 7th Special Operations Squadron near Mildenhall, England, United Kingdom, June 16, 2022. Task Force 61/2 is executing the Commandant of the Marine Corps Concept for Stand-in Forces (SIF) to generate small, highly versatile units that integrate Marine Corps and Navy forces. Task Force 61/2 is deployed in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied and Partner interests.

Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil A-Star Helicopter flying over the Pacific Ocean near Malibu, CA during a Fast Rope type military operation.

January 25, 2013 - A student is hoisted into a UH-1N Iroquois during a training exercise at the survival, evasion, resistance and escape school at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.

An MH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 deploys an Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) in Pyramid Cove during a mine countermeasure (MCM) live fire training exercise off the coast of San Clemente Island, Aug. 26, 2022. The MCM live fire is realistic, relevant training that enables our joint, multi-domain forces to integrate and rehearse a critical capability and complex skillset.

A right front view of an HH-53 Super Jolly helicopter as it picks up an AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) during recovery. Base: Dugway Proving Grounds State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

010707-F-8752S-003. Base: Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AZ ANG

Infantrymen are trained in rapelling from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Army Air Assault School. Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-ST-87-08655. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

An MH-53H helicopter of the 1ST Special Operations Wing hovers over the water during salt water corrosion testing conducted by the Special Missions Operation and Test Evaluation Center (SMOTEC). The MH-53H is being flown at various altitudes to determine the effects of salt water on the helicopter's engine and titanium blades. State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aircrafts - Sand Baggers - 26-HK-57-71. HH-60 with sand bag flying over personnel and other sand bags on waterfront-- 050929. Hurricane Katrina

The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration takes place during the 2022 Marine Corps AirStation Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTFDemo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, andprovides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022MCAS Miramar Air Show, Marines Fight, Evolve and Win, reflects the Marine Corps ongoingmodernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.

On the flight deck a US Army UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) Helicopter stands by for flight operation. Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE DEMOCRACY Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)

DF-ST-86-11916. Base: Kassel Country: West Germany (FRG)

A U.S. Coast Guard Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter from Air station Savannah hovers during helicopter operations training in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, Jan. 5, 2023. Helicopter evacuation is a quicker way to transport individuals to a higher level of care.

SGT Craig B. Boyd, assistant crew chief with the 616th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs a preflight check on a 71st Air Rescue Squadron (71st ARS) HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter prior to its departure for Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Helicopters from the 71st ARS are being relocated in preparation for the squadron's deactivation on June 1, 1991. The 210th Rescue Squadron, Air National Guard, will take over Alaskan rescue missions. Base: Whitehorse Country: Canada(CAN)

221128-N-UF592-1202 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 28, 2022) Sailors observe as a Super Puma (EC-225) helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship, USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7), in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 28. Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 is the U.S. Navy's premiere maritime mobile logistics organization that supports the Seventh Fleet area of operations. Located to Southeast Asia COMLOG WESTPAC in conjunction with Military Sealift Command Far East, logistically supplies the U.S. Navy's deployed units in the Western Pacific along with regional Allies and partners. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports Alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - The City - New Orleans - 26-HK-385-41. Hurricane Katrina

Iron Dragon 22-1 | Combat Logistics Regiment 37 conducts regimental exercise

A participant in a joint training exercise between US Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members and their Brazilian counterparts rappels from a Fleet Composite Squadron 8 (VC-8) SH-3G Sea King helicopter as another team member acts as belay man during a training exercise. Base: Nas, Roosevelt Roads State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Miscellaneous - Katrina and Rita - 26-HK-431-71. Hurricane Katrina

A air-to-air view of an SH-3 Sea King helicopter airlifting a Firebee target drone back to the launch pad at Wallace Air Station, Poro Point, San Fernando. The helicopter is assigned to Fleet Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5). Country: Philippines (PHL)

Bundeswehr helicopter with fire extinguishing tank 5000 litres, during water extraction, Aepfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

A U.S. Army UH-72A Lakota with the New Jersey National Guard's 1-224th Security and Support Battalion prepares to take off from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, April 25, 2022.

Detail of a U.S. Army Dustoff air ambulance medevac UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter.

DN-ST-89-03199. Country: Unknown

980508-M-9641P-002. Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS WORDEN (CG-18) prepare to deliver outgoing mail to the aircrew of a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) SH-3 Sea King helicopter during Operation Shield. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Worden(CG 18) Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)

A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade and operated by Soldiers with Texas and Oklahoma Army National Guard units carries a sling-loaded shipping container during retrograde operations and base closures in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Oct. 26, 2013.

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA-September 3, 2005 -- A FEMA Urban Search and Rescue task force member help a helicopter takeoff after picking up local residents rescued from neighborhoods impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA

Left side air-to-air view of a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter preparing to drop live bombs during exercise Cool Snow Hog '82-1. Subject Operation/Series: COOL SNOW HOG '82-1 Base: Kotzebue Air Force Station State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220122-N-GF955-1076CARIBBEAN SEA - (Jan. 22, 2021) -- Chief Mineman Jesse Silcox, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15), launches an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the flight deck, Jan. 22, 2022. Billings is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Lau/Released)

Silhouette of an attack helicopter firing flares, storm is coming

A UH-1 helicopter from the 76th Rescue Flight successfully lands on Platform Irene, an off shore oil platform located 3 miles off the coast. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A crew member aboard a Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 8 (HS-8) SH-3H Sea King helicopter hovers over the ocean during a training mission. The Sea King is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64). Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

Coast Guard units from across Sector New Orleans participated in the Bayou Classic parade in New Orleans, Louisiana, Nov. 26, 2022. The Coast Guard participates in several parades in New Orelans throughout the year.

A UH-72 Lakota flies over the Mogadishu lane during the European Best Sniper Team Competition at the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany, Aug. 6, 2022. The annual European Best Sniper Team Competition is a U.S. Army Europe and Africa competition that tests marksmanship skills, physical prowess, and mental agility while developing relationships and sharing skills between sniper teams across Europe.

Washington National Guard service members take part in the annual Washington State Summer Con at the state fairgrounds in Puyallup, Wash., June 17-18, 2022. Guests got to meet Guardsmen, learn about military equipment, and the mission of the Washington National Guard.

A Coast Guard Air Station Astoria MH-60 Jayhawk crew hoists an aviation survival technician in Portland, Oregon, June 11, 2022. The aircrew preformed a search and rescue demonstration during the Portland Rose Festival.

Team of the Securite Civile rescue organization preparing themselves for duty in Vallee d'Ossoue in the French Western Pyrenees, France, Europe, PublicGround, Europe

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Miles, Indo-Pacific Command director for command, control, communications and cyber directorate, exits a UH-1N Huey during Exercise Yama Sakura 83 at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 7, 2022. As a part of U.S. Army Pacific Operation Pathways, Yama Sakura 83 is the largest and most complex forward U.S. Army and Japan Command Post exercise to date.

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