347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Members of the 347th Rescue Group load onto a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, prior to an exercise, Nov. 1, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The exercise will test the mission readiness of the 347th Rescue Group’s pararescue, HH-60G Pave Hawk and HC-130J Combat King II assets at Tyndall AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Capt. William Meisenzahl, 41st Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pavehawk pilot, prepares to take off on a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during an exercise, Nov. 1, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Exercises such as this one helps the 41st RQS maintain combat-ready status as an HH-60G personnel recovery squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III departs Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to support the 347th Rescue Group during a training exercise taking place at Tyndall AFB, Fla., Nov. 1. Two C-17s transported assets and 347th Rescue Group personnel to test their ability to provide world-wide rapid rescue capabilities at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Members of the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit and 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron load an HH-60G Pave Hawk on a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, during an exercise, Nov. 1, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The exercise is designed to test the 347th Rescue Group’s ability to provide rapid rescue capabilities to Tyndall AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Staff Sgt. Brennon Scott, 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal operations supervisor, loads cargo in support of the 347th Rescue Group during an exercise, Nov. 1, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 347th Operations Support Squadron, 38th , 41st and 71st Rescue Squadrons are participating in a rapid rescue capability exercise to Tyndall AFB, Fla.

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Members of the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit secure an HH-60G Pave Hawk on a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, during an exercise, Nov. 1, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Approximately 100 Airmen from all combat rescue specialties in the 347th Rescue Group will participate in an exercise slated to take place at Tyndall AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Greg Nash)

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347th RQG departs, tests rescue capabilities

Published Nov. 2, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Greg Nash
23d Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

Members of the 347th Rescue Group began a training exercise testing their response to provide rapid rescue capabilities.

Approximately 100 Airmen from the Group’s combat rescue specialties departed Moody Air Force Base, Ga. to assess their pararescue, HH-60G Pavehawk and HC-130J Combat King II assets at Tyndall AFB, Fla.

The 347^th RQG is comprised of a Guardian Angel squadron, two flying squadrons and an operations support squadron dedicated to personnel recovery.