66th Rescue Squadron (66 RQS)

66th Rescue Squadron (66 RQS) Haec Ago ut Alii Vivant The 66th flew search and rescue, aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief from, 1952–1958 and since 1991. The only 2 survivors Capt.

The squadron deployed to Southwest Asia to ensure Iraq’s compliance with United Nations treaty terms from, January–July 1993. The squadron has been plagued by aviation accidents in recent years. An investigation of 1998 crash that killed a dozen airmen called the unit stressed out by constant combat deployments without adequate rest. The unit was in Afghanistan in the summer of 2010. Media reporte

d 4 aircrew deaths in June when a Black Hawk helicopter was shot down during a rescue mission on June 9. Flight Engineer David Smith was lost on impact. On July 2 a fifth death was added to the list of four when Captain David Wisniewski died from injuries received in the 9 June crash. Capt Wisniewski is credited with saving more than 240 soldiers during his seven tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, 40 of which were saved in his final rescue mission in June. Anthony Simone and MSgt Christopher Aguilera are still in recovery as of 25 Sept. 2010.

03/07/2020

Sikorsky will build 12 additional HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters (CRH) following a second Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP Lot II) contract award by the U.S. Air Force.

06/26/2014

It’s official: Sikorsky has been awarded a $1.28 billion Engineering & Manufacturing Development contract to develop a new Combat Rescue Helicopter for the U.S. Air Force — the first step in the eventual production and fielding of up to 112 aircraft worth as much as $7.9 billion. Details: http://bit.ly/1joYSxn

03/13/2014

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk door gunner from the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., scans the area during a Combat Search and Rescue exercise during Red Flag 14-2 March 11, 2014, on the Nevada Test and Training Range. Practicing CSAR operations is vital to ensure that if aircrews need to be rescued in a real-world situation, they can be successfully retrieved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

03/09/2014

The U.S. Air Force decided on Tuesday to start work on a new rescue helicopter by United Technologies Corp's Sikorsky Aircraft in fiscal 2015, a surprising turnaround hours after the Pentagon told Congress the program had been postponed.

02/06/2014
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06/12/2013

The 66th Rescue Squadron took a step on June 10 to ensure that their fallen comrades will never be forgotten, during a ceremony where they named three roads after Airmen who died exactly three years ago in the Sangin District of Afghanistan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, call sign

09/14/2012

Some of my mission footage from Afghanistan of Air Force/Air National Guard Combat Rescue/CASEVAC operations in the Helmand Valley region. Responding on the ...

01/26/2012

Combat Rescue Officers and Pararescuemen from the 58th Rescue Squadron conducted a training mission exercise Jan. 18, 2012, on the Nevada Test and Training Range with the help of other 58 RQS and 66 RQS members. To view more pictures from the exercise, click

12/24/2011

Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza Everyone! And stay safe out there!

66RQS Jolly rescuing people from the MGM fire, 1980
12/14/2011

66RQS Jolly rescuing people from the MGM fire, 1980

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4430 Grissom Avenue, Ste 107
Nellis Air Force Base, NV
89191

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