39th Rescue Squadron - History

History

The 39th conducted search, rescue, and escort missions in Japan and Korea during and following the Korean War and in Southeast Asia from, January 1967-April 1972. It also flew missions included refueling rescue helicopters and performing airborne command, control, and communications functions during combat rescue operations. The 39th again flew search and rescue in and around Japan from, 1992-1994. It has trained for combat search and rescue, performed search and rescue missions, and refueled rescue helicopters since 1997.

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