HH-60 Pavehawk

A US Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter leaves the drop zone after performing a small coordinated insertion for a Combat Survival and Rescue (CSAR) scenario. During Exercise Red Flag 06, US CSAR teams worked with Australian and United Kingdom pilots to simulate the search, rescue and extraction of a pilot shot down in enemy territory. Personnel from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley and RAAF Base Williamtown have participated in three weeks of intensive training as part of Exercise RED FLAG 06. Up to 270 personnel, six F-111 aircraft and seven F/A-18 Hornets have deployed to the United States for advanced training at one of the world's best tactical combat training facilities. Red Flag provides significant training objectives for RAAF aircrew as it offers complex air combat scenarios involving coalition fighter, strike and surveillance assets. Deployment for Red Flag began in stages from 26 January 06, with exercise flying running from 6 to 17 February.

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Pararescuemen from the 306th and 48th Rescue Squadrons prepare to fast rope from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in an exercise here. The combined training exercise simulated the rescue of "wounded hostages" from an enemy forces' location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Veronica Pierce)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

A crew from the New York Air National Guard's 101st Rescue Squadron at Francis E. Gabreski Field prepares their HH-60 Pave Hawk for a training mission. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt Jack Braden

HH-60G Pave Hawk

A HH-60 Pavehawk carrying pararescuemen from the 48th Rescue Squadron, flies over a local training area near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Monday, March 13, 2006. The 55th Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, were conducting alternate insertion/extraction training. (Photo: U.S Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christina Ponte)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters stand by for an airborne alert call during Exercise Cope Thunder here April 28. The annual exercise involves nine units and about 600 Airmen and 50 aircraft from Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command and the Alaska Air National Guard. The helicopters are assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron's Detachment 1 at nearby Eielson Air Force Base. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Justin Weaver)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter sits ready for a mission here May 18. The primary mission of the helicopter is to conduct day or night operations into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated troops during war. It is assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron's, Detachment 1. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nelson Jr.)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter receives fuel and accomplishes deck-landing qualification training at the same time. The helicopter had been providing typhoon relief in the Philippines and was returning home after the last supply run to the Quezon Province. The helicopter and its crew are assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

A 55th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk crew prepares to land onto a Navy ship near San Diego during water-rescue training. The helicopters are based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lanie McNeal)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk makes an approach during a live-fire training exercise here April 9. The exercise was part of the 57th Wing Weapons School intensive five and one-half month training program. The HH-60 is assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk retrieves a pararescueman as an A-10 Thunderbolt II provides cover fire during a firepower demonstration on the bombing range here May 12. The pararescueman is a member of the 58th Rescue Squadron. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Kennemer)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

A pilot is hoisted up into a HH-60 PaveHawk helicopter during winter survival extraction training here Feb. 7. The pilot and helicopter crew are from the Air Force Reserve’s 305th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. David Neve)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Senior Master Sgt. Robert Henson jumps from an HH-60G Pave Hawk here April 1. Sergeant Henson is the operations superintendent for the 786th Security Forces Squadron at Sembach Air Base, Germany, and is participating in a joint combat search and rescue exercise. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Braly)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter takes on fuel from an MC-130P Combat Shadow after a mission into the U.S. Embassy in Liberia Aug. 6. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prepares for aerial refueling from an MC-130P Combat Shadow after a mission into the U.S. Embassy in Liberia Aug. 6. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk prepares to land during a training mission Aug. 10. The helicopter is assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron from Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, and is currently serving with the 398th Air Expeditionary Group. The group is providing personnel recovery and emergency evacuation capability for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team and the Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team in Liberia. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Three HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters from the 56th Rescue Squadron at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, carry evacuees from the U.S. Embassy in Liberia on July 23. The squadron is deployed here to provide personnel recovery and emergency evacuation for the Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team in Liberia. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Kristi Beckman)

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An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 301st Rescue Squadron lifts off on a mission April 3, at a forward deployed location in southern Iraq. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

A HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flies over the desert terrain of southern Nevada during a training mission. The 66th Rescue Squadron's primary mission is the recovery of downed pilots and is one of only five active duty rescue squadrons in the Air Force. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert W. Valenca)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks fly in formation during a training mission in the area of responsibility at an operating location in support of Operation Southern Watch. Pave Hawk rescue equipment includes a hoist capable of lifting a 600-pound load from a hover height of 200 feet, and a personnel locating system. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dave Nolan)

HH-60G Pave Hawk

An HH-60G Pave Hawk flies through the sky after refueling from an HC-130P Combat Shadow during a training mission at an operating location in support of Operation Southern Watch. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night 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 (MEDEVAC), disaster relief, international aid, counter-drug activities and NASA space shuttle support. (Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dave Nolan)