41st Rescue Squadron
| 41st Rescue Squadron | |
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 41st Rescue Squadron Patch | |
| Active |
14 November 1952 - 18 March 1960 29 December 1961 - 30 September 1987 1 March 1989 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Search and Rescue |
| Part of |
Air Combat Command 23d Air Force 347th Rescue Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Moody Air Force Base |
| Decorations |
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The 41st Rescue Squadron (41 RQS) is part of the 347th Rescue Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. It operates HH-60 Pave Hawk aircraft conducting search and rescue missions.
Mission
The 41 RQS maintains combat-ready status as an HH-60G combat search and rescue (CSAR) squadron. This squadron specializes in combat rescue of downed aircrews using night vision goggles (NVG), low-level formation, air refueling, and survivor recovery. Members assigned to this squadron rapidly mobilize, deploy and employ to provide combat and peacetime search and rescue in support of U.S. national security interests and the NASA space shuttle.[1]
History
The 41st has flown search and rescue missions from, 1952–1960, 1962–1987, and since 1989. It also recovered high-altitude atmospheric-sampling devices from, 1962–1987. Beginning in Mar 1989, the squadron has provided prelaunch security and safety surveillance of NASA launches and recovery or medical evacuation for Space Shuttle crewmembers.[2]
Operations
Lineage[2]
- 41st Air Rescue Squadron (1952–1966)
- 41st Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (1966–1989)
- 41st Air Rescue Squadron (1989–1993)
- 41st Rescue Squadron (1993–Present)
Assignments[2]
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Bases stationed[2]
- Hamilton Air Force Base, California (1952–1960, 1962–1973)
- McClellan Air Force Base, California (1973–1987)
- Patrick Air Force Base, Florida (1989–1995)
- Moody Air Force Base, Georgia (1995–Present)
Aircraft operated
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 An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron prepares to refuel from a HC-130P Hercules.
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