106th Rescue Wing

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The 106th Rescue Wing deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces. Combat search and rescue missions include flying low-level, preferably at night aided with night vision goggles, to an objective area where aerial refueling of a rescue helicopter is performed, or pararescue teams are deployed.
Source: Wikipedia
Accessed: 9.3.20

During peacetime, the unit also provides search and rescue services to the maritime community, supports the US Coast Guard in missions outside their capabilities as well as NASA.

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you know these guys are badass when they jump out of a plane wearing scuba gear and shorts

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Also, the Air Force is very selective when they send these individuals to special training. Selection requirements are high and I found attrition rates to be surprisingly low.

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