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HH-60Ws Rescue Navy Crew

2 sources · first reported 21h ago

via Airandspaceforces

Airmen from Nellis Air Base used HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue a Navy helicopter crew in the California mountains. The rescue mission was conducted over 200 miles and saved five Navy personnel. The operation demonstrated the capabilities of the HH-60W helicopters in search and rescue missions.

Why it matters

The successful rescue mission highlights the importance of interoperability and cooperation between different military branches, as well as the effectiveness of the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters in search and rescue operations.

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