129th Rescue Wing conduct long range overwater rescue
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 129th Rescue Wing conducted a long-range maritime response to the Grand Vega, a Panama-flagged cargo vessel about 780 nautical miles west of California, after reports of a crew member suffering a suspected stroke. Four pararescuemen parachuted with a boat package, boarded the vessel, and stabilized the patient for transfer in coordination with U.S. Coast Guard District 11. The 129th RQW flies HH-60G/HH-60W Pave Hawk and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft in support of search-and-rescue operations. Video by Master Sgt. Joseph Prouse, Master Sgt. Ray Aquino and Staff Sgt. Duane Ramos .
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