39th ARRS

The 39th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (39th ARRS) was a distinguished unit of the United States Air Force specializing in combat search and rescue operations. Activated during the Vietnam War, the squadron operated primarily from Tuy Hoa Air Base, South Vietnam, beginning in 1967. Flying HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" helicopters, the 39th ARRS conducted daring missions to recover downed airmen and provide emergency medical evacuation under hostile conditions. The squadron earned numerous commendations for its valor and effectiveness before its inactivation in 1972.