301st Rescue Squadron

301st Rescue Squadron

The 301st Rescue Squadron, located at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, operates the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to execute the wing's combat search and rescue mission; to plan, lead, and conduct military rescue operations and missions to deny competitors and adversaries exploitation of isolated personnel. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite that includes integrated inertial navigation/global positioning/Doppler navigation systems, satellite communications, secure voice, and Have Quick communications.

HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile, austere environments to recover isolated personnel. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian assistance, security cooperation/aviation advisory, NASA space flight support, and rescue command and control. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite that includes integrated inertial navigation/global positioning/Doppler navigation systems, satellite communications, secure voice, and Have Quick communications.

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If interested in applying to the 301 RQS for open pilot positions (UPT slots or Interservice/Rated Pilots), visit the squadron homepage within MIL Recruiter application portal: MIL Recruiter 301st RQS

Find a Recruiter Near Me

(Patrick SFB area-specific)
In-Service Recruiter:
MSgt Rolando Lora
Rolando.Lora.1@us.af.mil
321-591-1154

Reserve Recruiter:
MSgt Shannon Topnick
Shannon.Topnick.2@us.af.mil 
321-494-3003

Active-Duty Recruiter:
SMSgt Hakim Tutt

Hakim.Tutt.1@us.af.mil
321-313-0364

Shield Significance for the 301st Rescue Squadron