Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, 56th Rescue Squadron senior enlisted leader, gazes outside of a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 56th RQS provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

Pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron retrieve a rope after repelling from a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS regularly performs a variety of combat search and rescue operations training to keep themselves mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron repels from a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron repels from a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W Jolly Green II replaced the HH-60G Pave Hawk as a dedicated combat rescue helicopter, tasked with recovering isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory, day or night, in adverse weather and in a variety of threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

Pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron repel from a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS regularly performs a variety of combat search and rescue operations training to keep themselves mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron, flies through the skies during a training mission at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W is the result of the development of the HH-60G Pave Hawk and built upon the existing and proven framework of the UH-60M Black Hawk production model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, performs a tandem jump with pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron over Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

An aerial view of Aviano Air Base is taken from an HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission for the 57th Rescue Squadron at Aviano AB, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W Jolly Green II replaced the HH-60G Pave Hawk as a dedicated combat rescue helicopter, tasked with recovering isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory, day or night, in adverse weather and in a variety of threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Holliday, 31st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, fixes flight gear onto U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, before a flight on an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Clark flew an HH-60W Jolly Green II while pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron performed jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 56th Rescue Squadron pulls a ladder into a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W replaces the HH-60G Pave Hawk as a dedicated combat rescue helicopter, tasked with recovering isolated personnel from hostile or denied territory, day or night, in adverse weather and in a variety of threat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron climbs a ladder deployed from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Pararescue Airmen performed water operations training to hone their water rescue skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron gather a rappelling rope from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat, as well as to provide combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron rappels from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS regularly performs a variety of combat search and rescue operations training to keep themselves mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron looks out from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 57th RQS provides personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel, 31st Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, takes a photo from within a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Jakel documented the 31st Fighter Wing command team’s participation in the 57th Rescue Squadron’s training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter belonging to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The HH-60W is a result of the development of the HH-60G “Pave Hawk” and built upon the existing and proven framework of the UH-60M “Black Hawk” production model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron jump from a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Pararescue Airmen perform regular jump and rescue training to ensure they are always prepared for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Col. Beau Diers, 31st Fighter Wing deputy commander, left, prepares to tandem jump with a pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Diers jumped with the 57th RQS while they performed their monthly training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescue Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron looks out the window of a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The window is marked with the rank of U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, since he is flying the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB takes to the skies with 56th RQS, 57th RQS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander, gears up for a helicopter flight at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. Clark flew a HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter while pararescue Airmen from the 57th Rescue Squadron performed jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mathew Hawkins, 56th Rescue Squadron senior enlisted leader, gazes outside of a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a training mission near Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 27, 2025. The 56th RQS provides a rapidly-deployable, worldwide combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)