48th Rescue Squadron
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The 48th Rescue Squadron is part of the 563d Rescue Group at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. PJs/CROs fly on HH-60 Pave Hawk and HC-130 aircraft to conduct combat rescue and search and rescue missions.
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48th Rescue Squadron | |
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Active | 1952–1969; 1972–1976; 1985–1987; 1993–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Search and Rescue |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base |
Motto(s) | Valor and Honor, Night Riders (1994– )[1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
Insignia | |
48th Rescue Squadron emblem[2] | |
48th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 19 May 1994)[1] | |
48th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 1 December 1953)[3] |
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