48 Air Rescue Sq

The 48th Air Rescue Squadron (48 ARS) was originally constituted as the 48th Air Rescue Squadron in 1952 and activated at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Its primary mission was to conduct search and rescue (SAR) operations, providing life-saving support for both military and civilian personnel. Throughout its history, the unit was equipped with various rescue aircraft and helicopters, adapting to evolving mission requirements. The squadron was inactivated in 1960, but its legacy continues through the broader tradition of USAF rescue operations.