71st Rescue Squadron

71st Rescue Squadron
Lockheed HC-130J Combat King II of the 71st Rescue Squadron
Active1952-1960; 1970-1991; 1991 – present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleCombat Search and Rescue
Part ofAir Combat Command
23d Wing
347th Rescue Group
Garrison/HQMoody Air Force Base
EquipmentHC-130J Combat King II
DecorationsAir Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
71st Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 8 June 1995)[1]

The 71st Rescue Squadron is part of the 347th Rescue Group at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. It flies HC-130J Combat King II aircraft conducting search and rescue missions.

  1. ^ Bailey, Carl E. (27 March 2015). "Factsheet 71 Rescue Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2007.