101st Rescue Squadron

February 2013 October 2019 101st Rescue Squadron 101st Rescue Squadron - HH-60G Pavehawk Helicopters Refueling In Air.jpg 300px 101st Rescue Squadron – HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters refueling in air 2004–Present United States 23px New York 25px  Air National Guard Combat Search & Rescue Specialists Combat Search & Rescue, Special Forces Rescue New York Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York Servare vitam (To save lives) 150px 101st Rescue Squadron emblem HH-60W Jolly Green II 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 HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters, configured for combat search and rescue operations. 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-60W Jolly Green II helicopters of the 106th Rescue Wing. It is an integral component of the 106th Operations Group, along with the Lockheed 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. Equipment Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk (2004 - 2024) Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II (June 2024 - )Air Forces Monthly August 2024 Key Publishing Ltd Stamford, Lincolnshire, England 21 References Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. 1-85780-197-0 External links 106th Rescue Wing 101st Rescue Squadron unit history Category:Squadrons of the United States Air National Guard Category:Military units and formations in New York (state) 101 Category:Military units and formations established in 2004