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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.
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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