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210408-N-FC670-750 FALLON, Nev. (Apr. 8, 2021)
An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to the “Longhorns” of Helicopter Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron, practices pinnacle landings and extractions during a mountain flying SAR training event. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Richard Derrick, of McKinney, TX., is a Search and Rescue Medical Technician, unique to a helicopter squadron. Hospital Corpsman have been supporting Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions since the Vietnam Era. Search and Rescue Medical Technicians perform aircrew duties, emergency medical care, En-Route Care (ERC), Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC) and Tactical Evacuation (TACEVAC) functions assigned in support of search and rescue missions in contested regions such as hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and combat environments. The Navy currently has six dedicated "Station SAR" units located around the US. Lemoore SAR CA, Fallon SAR NV, Whidbey Island SAR WA, China Lake SAR (VX-31) CA, Pax River SAR MD, and Key West SAR FL. Their primary mission is to provide search and rescue and first responder support for Fleet flight training operations for the jets in their designated areas of responsibilities. Secondary to that, station SARs also work closely with local agencies to be a first responder to anyone in legitimate danger. Other missions may include RT&D support, HELITACK aerial firefighting, and general utility helicopter operations. Pursuant to the National SAR Plan of the United States, the unit may also be used for civil SAR/MEDEVAC needs to the fullest extent practicable on a non-interference basis, with primary military duties according to applicable national directives, plans, guidelines and agreements.
(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon Renfroe/Released)
| Date Taken: | 04.08.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2021 10:26 |
| Photo ID: | 6591474 |
| VIRIN: | 210408-N-FC670-750 |
| Resolution: | 5520x3680 |
| Size: | 14.62 MB |
| Location: | NEVADA, US |
| Web Views: | 72 |
| Downloads: | 13 |
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