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    The 106th Rescue Wing Demonstrates Combat Search and Rescue Capabilities in Support of America’s 250th Anniversary [Image 1 of 10]

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    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers over open ocean water while conducting a rescue or training operation. Two personnel are suspended below the aircraft on a hoist cable, with one appearing to be a rescue swimmer and the other a simulated or actual survivor. The scene depicts a search and rescue (SAR) or combat search and rescue (CSAR) operation.

    WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

    07.03.2026

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan 

    106th Rescue Wing

    U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing, are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter as part of a day-water rescue demonstration during the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York, July 3, 2026. The 106th opened the air show with its annual combat search and rescue demonstration, showcasing the integration of one HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and Guardian Angel personnel, consisting of pararescuemen and combat rescue officers, in a simulated personnel recovery mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

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    Date Taken: 07.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.09.2026 14:46
    Photo ID: 9795918
    VIRIN: 260703-Z-IK046-1001
    Resolution: 2474x1631
    Size: 1.13 MB
    Location: WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NEW YORK, US
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    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, hovers over open ocean water while conducting a rescue or training operation. Two personnel are suspended below the aircraft on a hoist cable, with one appearing to be a rescue swimmer and the other a simulated or actual survivor. The scene depicts a search and rescue (SAR) or combat search and rescue (CSAR) operation.
    A U.S. Air Force military helicopter, identifiable as an HH-60 Pave Hawk (serial number visible as 14497), is captured in flight over a body of water. The aircraft is painted in a dark gray tactical color scheme and has its side door open with personnel visible inside. The image appears to depict a combat search and rescue or special operations training mission.
    A U.S. military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk or similar Black Hawk variant, is parked on an airfield tarmac. A soldier in full combat gear and flight helmet sits in the open side door of the aircraft, with an American flag visible draped inside the cabin. A second crew member is visible in the cockpit area, and a civilian or military jet aircraft is visible in the background.
    A military aviator or crew member in an olive green flight suit is conducting a pre-flight or post-flight inspection of a helicopter's tail rotor assembly. The individual is closely examining or manually checking the rotor hub and blade components. The image is taken from a low angle against a clear sky, emphasizing the mechanical complexity of the rotor system.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, flies over a large body of water where multiple vessels are visible below. The scene appears to depict a naval parade or fleet review, with tall ships and various watercraft forming a procession. The aerial perspective provides a wide view of the maritime activity beneath the hovering helicopter.
    Two military/government helicopters are flying in formation over a large urban cityscape, photographed from inside another aircraft through an open door or window. The foreground helicopter is a dark gray military variant (likely a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk or HH-60), while the background helicopter is a U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk with distinctive orange and white markings. The city below appears dense with mid-rise and high-rise buildings stretching to the horizon.
    An aerial and maritime parade is taking place near a large suspension bridge, identifiable as the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York Harbor. Multiple military helicopters fly in formation overhead while numerous vessels, including a tall ship and naval vessels, navigate the water below. The scene suggests a major public event such as Fleet Week or a similar military celebration.
    A military helicopter, identifiable as a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, is shown in low-altitude flight with its side door open. Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are seated/positioned at the open door, while at least one pilot is visible in the cockpit. The aircraft bears a partial tail number '497' and is painted in standard military gray.
    Two helicopters are flying over an open ocean, with a vessel visible on the water below. The foreground helicopter is a dark/olive military-style aircraft, while the background helicopter displays a distinctive orange-and-white color scheme consistent with U.S. Coast Guard livery. A red-hulled ship is visible on the water surface in the lower portion of the image.
    An aerial display team flies in tight formation over New York Harbor, leaving a trail of blue smoke across the sky. The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island is prominently visible in the foreground, with the New Jersey shoreline and urban infrastructure visible in the background. The scene appears to be a ceremonial or celebratory flyover event.

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