✈ A U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, operates in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 6, 2023. ✈ The 79th RQS falls under the 563rd Rescue Group, which directs flying operations for one of the Air Force’s only active-duty rescue wings dedicated to combat search and rescue. ✈ U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nehoa Ward, 55th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, supports the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during its last flight in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 6, 2023. Ward was a highly trained specialist who played multiple integral roles and monitored all functions for the aircraft. ✈ The HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter hovers over the Ohio River during its last flight in Louisville, Ky., Sept. 6, 2023. The HH-60’s aircrew demonstrated capabilities and recruited future Airmen. davismonthan_afb #airmen #airman #HC130J #helicopter #combatsearchandrescue #searchandrescue #military