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AF (Senior Airman Gabriel Jones) - A first in 60 years: JB Andrews stands up new helicopter squadron

JBA activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron marking the installation’s first new rotary-wing squadron activation in 60 years. The squadron will lead the phased integration and modernization transition to the HH-60W Jolly Green II alongside the 1st HS.

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STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Air Force rescues Navy crew from damaged helicopter in California desert | Stars and Stripes

The Air Force sent two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters from Nellis AFB to rescue sailors from a disabled Navy helicopter in mountainous terrain.

Where did the rescue operation involving the disabled Navy helicopter take place?
The rescue took place in mountainous terrain within the California desert.
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What type of aircraft did the Air Force use to rescue the Navy crew in the California desert?
The Air Force sent two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to perform the rescue.
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AF (Pentagon News) - Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew

Airmen rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

What was the outcome of the Airmen's rapid deployment of HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake?
The Airmen successfully conducted a rapid rescue of five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap.
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Where did the aircraft mishap involving U.S. Navy personnel occur?
The mishap occurred near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.
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How many U.S. Navy personnel were rescued following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake?
Five U.S. Navy personnel were rescued after the aircraft mishap.
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What type of aircraft were deployed by Airmen to conduct a rescue mission near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California?
Airmen deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to perform the rescue.
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AF (Pentagon News) - U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew

On Aug. 10, Airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assigned to the 355th Wing but geographically located at Nellis Air Force Base, and the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

On what date did the rescue operation take place?
The rescue operation occurred on August 10.
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What type of aircraft were deployed for the rescue operation?
Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters were generated and deployed for the rescue.
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Where did the aircraft mishap occur?
The mishap took place near the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.
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How many U.S. Navy personnel were rescued following the aircraft mishap?
Five U.S. Navy personnel were rescued.
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AF (Pentagon News) - Joint Base Andrews to gain HH-60W, 5th Helicopter Squadron to support contingency response operations

The Department of the Air Force has selected Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, as the preferred location to replace the existing 26 UH-1N “Huey” helicopters with 26 HH-60W helicopters. Andrews will stand up the 5th Helicopter Squadron, the first unit on base to receive the HH-60W.

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AF (Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie) - 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron deploys HH-60W Jolly Green II to East Africa

The deployment enhances crisis readiness and provides dedicated rapid-response defense and recovery assets for joint and partner forces in the region.

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WAR (Air Force Master Sgt. Carlin Leslie, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing) - Air Force Rescue Squadron Deploys Jolly Green II Helicopters to East Africa

The 56th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron arrived at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, setting a milestone by deploying HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and establishing a critical rotary-wing rescue capability in East Africa to support regional response efforts.

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STRIPES (Jennifer H. Svan) - Aviano’s fleet of Jolly Green II rescue helicopters filled out with arrival of No. 6 | Stars and Stripes

The delivery of a HH-60W Jolly Green II replaces the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron’s aging fleet of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters.

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