In a first-of-its-kind test, the effectiveness of the HH-60’s countermeasures was evaluated in a maritime environment against modern aerial threats. The U.S. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve ...

First iteration of the Jolly Vihar exercise series featuring the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter for the 56th Rescue Squadron. Readers may recall our report on “Jolly Vihar 23“, where we followed the ...

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter deploys countermeasure flares as an F-15D Eagle maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force) Two helicopters faced off ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There are a few different types of helicopters stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, and they’re operated under the 512th Rescue Squadron of the 58th Special Operations Wing. One ...

New U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II "Whiskey" helicopters are replacing the wing's decades-old Pave Hawks. The new helicopters feature advanced technology, including digital cockpits and ...

Credit: U.S. Air Force Sikorsky is in the early stages of considering how it could help the U.S. Air Force modify its HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to fly VIP transport and ...

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter deploys countermeasure flares as an F-15D Eagle maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force) Two helicopters faced off ...