304th ARRS

The 304th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (304th ARRS) was activated in 1957 as part of the United States Air Force Reserve, specializing in combat search and rescue operations. Stationed at Portland International Airport, Oregon, the unit provided vital rescue support for both military and civilian incidents, including aircraft crashes, natural disasters, and astronaut recovery missions during the early space program. The 304th ARRS operated a variety of aircraft over its history, such as the HH-3E Jolly Green Giant and the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters. In 1997, the unit was redesignated as the 304th Rescue Squadron, continuing its legacy of lifesaving missions as part of Air Force Reserve Command.