101st Rescue Squadron

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101st Rescue Squadron
101st Rescue Squadron - HH-60G Pavehawk Helicopters Refueling In Air.jpg
101st Rescue Squadron – HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters refueling in air
Active2004–Present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
AllegianceFlag of New York.svg  New York
Branch US-AirNationalGuard-2007Emblem.svg   Air National Guard
TypeCombat Search & Rescue Specialists
RoleCombat Search & Rescue, Special Forces Rescue
Part of New York Air National Guard
Garrison/HQ Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York
Motto(s)Servare vitam (To save lives)
Insignia
101st Rescue Squadron emblem 101st Rescue Squadron emblem.jpg
Aircraft flown
Helicopter HH-60G Pave Hawk

The 101st Rescue Squadron (101 RQS) is a unit of the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing stationed at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York. The squadron is equipped with the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, configured for combat search and rescue operations.

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Overview

Established in 2004 by the Air Force Special Operations Command as part of a re-organization of Air National Guard rescue wings which created separate squadrons for fixed-wing, helicopter and pararescue elements of the 106th Rescue Wing. Subsequently reverted to Air Combat Command.

The squadron maintains, supports and operates the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters of the 106th Rescue Wing. It is an integral component of the 106th Operations Group, along with the HC-130J Combat King II search and rescue/aerial refueling aircraft of the 102d Rescue Squadron, transporting pararescue personnel of the 103d RQS in their mission.

History

For the history of the squadron prior to 2004, see 102nd Rescue Squadron.

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References

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