56th Rescue Squadron
The 56th Rescue Squadron is part of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy. The squadron was previously assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. It operates HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters conducting search and rescue missions.
| 56th Rescue Squadron | |
|---|---|
Two squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks on a Combat Search and Rescue exercise | |
| Active | 1952–1960; 1972–1975; 1988–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Search and Rescue |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa |
| Garrison/HQ | Aviano Air Base |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 56th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 31 March 1989) | |
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