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  • An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter is parked on the flight line during the HH-60W Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    An HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter is parked on the flight line during the HH-60W Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron and 41st RQS execute a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once part of the rescue community, attended the demonstration along with a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deanna Muir)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron and 41st RQS execute a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once part of the rescue community, attended the demonstration along with a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Deanna Muir)
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  • Leonard Hines, Air Rescue Association member, applauds a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    Leonard Hines, Air Rescue Association member, applauds a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron perform a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The 23rd Maintenance and 347th Groups have successfully postured the HH-60W Jolly Green II capabilities for maximum combat readiness and full integration in rescue operations alongside the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron perform a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The 23rd Maintenance and 347th Groups have successfully postured the HH-60W Jolly Green II capabilities for maximum combat readiness and full integration in rescue operations alongside the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron perform a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The 23rd Maintenance Group and 347th Rescue Group have successfully postured the HH-60W Jolly Green II capabilities for maximum combat readiness and full integration in rescue operations alongside the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron perform a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The 23rd Maintenance Group and 347th Rescue Group have successfully postured the HH-60W Jolly Green II capabilities for maximum combat readiness and full integration in rescue operations alongside the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)
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  • Audience members record video footage during a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    Audience members record video footage during a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron conduct a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The demonstration accompanied by a ceremony signified that the HH-60W Jolly Green II has met the criteria for initial operational capability and postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 41st Rescue Squadron conduct a combat search and rescue demonstration over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The demonstration accompanied by a ceremony signified that the HH-60W Jolly Green II has met the criteria for initial operational capability and postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers)
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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons prepare for a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons prepare for a combat search and rescue demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Air Rescue Association members, who were once a part of the rescue community, watched the demonstration and attended a ceremony to celebrate the HH-60W Jolly Green II meeting the criteria for initial operational capability and being postured for declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)
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  • The 38th Rescue Squadron displays weapons and equipment they use during training and combat search and rescue, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Members from the Air Rescue Association, who were once part of the rescue community, and their families attended the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    The 38th Rescue Squadron displays weapons and equipment they use during training and combat search and rescue, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Members from the Air Rescue Association, who were once part of the rescue community, and their families attended the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • Service members, members of the Air Rescue Association, prior rescue community members and their families listen to the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony speeches, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W Jolly Green II has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    Service members, members of the Air Rescue Association, prior rescue community members and their families listen to the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony speeches, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W Jolly Green II has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Russell Cook, 23rd Wing commander, gives a speech during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Cook believes the future of Air Force Rescue is secure and Moody's team is ready to recover anybody, anytime, anywhere against any adversary. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Col. Russell Cook, 23rd Wing commander, gives a speech during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. Cook believes the future of Air Force Rescue is secure and Moody's team is ready to recover anybody, anytime, anywhere against any adversary. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Richardson, 347th Rescue Group commander, gives a speech during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Richardson, 347th Rescue Group commander, gives a speech during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thaddeus Ronnau, 41st Rescue Squadron commander and HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, speaks with members of the Air Rescue Association during the HH-60W Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Thaddeus Ronnau, 41st Rescue Squadron commander and HH-60W Jolly Green II pilot, speaks with members of the Air Rescue Association during the HH-60W Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons spoke with Air Rescue Association members that were once a part of the rescue community, during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons spoke with Air Rescue Association members that were once a part of the rescue community, during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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  • Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons spoke with Air Rescue Association members that were once a part of the rescue community, during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)

    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR Demo and IOC Ceremony

    Airmen from the 38th, 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons spoke with Air Rescue Association members that were once a part of the rescue community, during the HH-60W Jolly Green II Initial Operational Capability ceremony, Sept. 9, 2022 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The ceremony displayed the platform’s operational capabilities and signifies that the HH-60W has met the criteria for IOC and awaits declaration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros)
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    HH-60W Jolly Green II CSAR demo and IOC ceremony

    • Published Sept. 22, 2022
    • By Senior Airman Rebeckah Medeiros, Senior Airman Jasmine Barnes, Airman 1st Class Briana Beavers, Airman 1st Class Deanna Muir
    • 23rd Wing Public Affairs
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