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An HC-130P "King" from the 71st Rescue Recovery Squadron, Moody
AFB, Ga., makes a low-level pass over the Dixie Range, Nev., after releasing
pararescue members form the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces out of Fort Bragg,
N.C. The HC-130P King deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue
coverage for U.S. and allied forces. Combat search and rescue missions include
flying low-level, preferably at night aided with night vision goggles, to an
objective area where aerial refueling of a rescue helicopter is performed or
pararescuemen are deployed. The secondary mission of the HC-130P is peacetime
search and rescue. HC-130P aircraft and crews are uniquely trained and equipped
for search and rescue in all types of terrain including artic, mountain, and
maritime. Peacetime search and rescue missions may include searching for downed
or missing aircraft, sinking or missing water vessels, or missing persons. The
HC-130P can deploy parascuemen to a survivor, escort helicopter to a survivor,
or airdrop survival equipment to a survivor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt.
Steven M. Turner)
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