C002782

Location: 10M12

Coin: Unit

Active » U.S. Air Force

Narrative

Round shaped, silver colored coin, 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

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Journal - Page 51 - Line 23

The 79th Rescue Squadron (79 RQS) operates the HC-130P Hercules and provides rapidly deployable combat search and rescue forces to theater commanders worldwide. It conducts helicopter air refueling, airdrop, and airland of pararescue personnel and/or equipment in support of combat personnel recovery. Its crews are capable of landings on short, unimproved, runways and low-level operations during day or night with night vision goggles