FILE PHOTO—An HC-130P King from the 71st Rescue Recovery Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., makes a low-level pass 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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