36th Rescue Flight

The 36th Rescue Flight (36th RQF) is a United States Air Force unit that traces its origins to the 36th Air Rescue Squadron, activated in the early 1990s. Stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, the unit’s primary mission is to provide combat search and rescue (CSAR), as well as support for survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) training for aircrew. Utilizing UH-1N Iroquois helicopters, the 36th RQF conducts real-world rescue operations, including civilian search and rescue missions throughout the Pacific Northwest. Over the years, the unit has garnered recognition for its professionalism and dedication to saving lives in both peacetime and contingency operations.