Two squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks on a Combat Search and Rescue exercise
Active
1952–1960; 1972–1975; 1988–present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Search and Rescue
Part of
United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa
Garrison/HQ
Aviano Air Base
Decorations
Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
56th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 31 March 1989)[1]
Military unit
The 56th Rescue Squadron is part of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy.[2] The squadron was previously assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. It operates HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters conducting search and rescue missions.
^ abRobertson, Patsy (6 May 2013). "Factsheet 56 Rescue Squadron (USAFE)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
^Rempfer, Kyle (15 May 2018). "US Air Force rescue units move closer to Africa and Eastern Europe". Air Force Times. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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