Moustache helicopter face

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Armand Andris, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit instrument flight control systems specialist, adjusts the radar altimeter in an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The radar altimeter tells a pilot what altitude the aircraft is flying at and commonly requires adjustment following large temperature changes, which are frequent in South Georgia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Repairing the tail

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Derek Fischer, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit, repairs the tail stabilator of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The tail stabilator is used for shipboard operations and improves the steering of the helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Repairs

An Airman of the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit reassembles the tail end of an HH-60G Pave Hawk after repairs, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU performs regular maintenance on all HH60Gs stationed here to maintain readiness for each new mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Reassemble

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Rodriguez and Airman 1st Class Derek Fischer, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit, reassemble the tail end of an HH-60G Pave Hawk after repairs, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen of the 41st HMU work together to get the HH-60G operational and back to flying status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Teamwork

Airmen from the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit repair the tail stabilator of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU HH60Gs to fulfill operations of the 41st Rescue Squadron such as search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Problem

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Luca, right, 41st Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, points towards an HH-60G Pave Hawk while speaking to Airman 1st Class Alex Regan, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Aircrew members and maintenance personnel work together during pre-flight inspections in order to ensure aircraft are safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Loading ammo

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Peters, 41st Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads ammunition into an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Pave Hawk helicopter features two crew-served .50 caliber machineguns, one located on each side. Peters was loading the weapons as part of a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Preparation

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Noah Smith, 41st Rescue Squadron pilot, prepares for take-off in an HH-60G Pave Hawk as part of a training mission, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU conducts frequent aircraft launches to ensure the rescue mission-readiness of the 23d Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Prepare for take-off

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Igor Ganchenko, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, prepares an HH-60G Pave Hawk for take-off, Jan. 6, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU ensures helicopters are equipped and ready for the 41st Rescue Squadron to accomplish their search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren M. Johnson/Released)

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Work and result

An Airman from the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit attaches a panel to the tail of an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jan. 7, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU works 24/7 to ensure aircraft are ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Dynamic duo: 41st HMU, RQS launch Pave Hawks

Published Jan. 8, 2016

Moustache helicopter face

Repairing the tail

Repairs

Reassemble

Teamwork

Problem

Loading ammo

Preparation

Prepare for take-off

Work and result