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
Sikorsky HH-60G Pave Hawk and
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==