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    "Wranglers" of Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue Training [Image 1 of 6]

    "Wranglers" of Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue Training

    LEMOORE, CA, UNITED STATES

    07.14.2021

    Photo by Seaman Lily Gebauer 

    Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

    210714-N-TT059-1125 LEMOORE, Calif. (July 13, 2021) An MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter assigned to the “Wranglers” of Naval Air Station Lemoore Search and Rescue, practice personnel recovery operations during a search and rescue training exercise. 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 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lily Gebauer/Released)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2021
    Date Posted: 07.16.2021 14:56
    Photo ID: 6736341
    VIRIN: 210713-N-TT059-1125
    Resolution: 5340x3560
    Size: 2.24 MB
    Location: LEMOORE, CA, US

    Web Views: 38
    Downloads: 16

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