Description
Computer made/mounted on velcro 4.0 inch-100mm
83rd EXPEDITIONARY RESCUE SQUADRON (PACAF)
Lineage. Constituted as 83rd Air Rescue Squadron in Aug 1953-Dec 1957. Redesignated: 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, date unknown.
Assignments. 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, date unknown.
Stations. Spangdahlem AB, Germany, Aug 1953-Dec 1957. Bagram AB, Afghanistan, date unknown.
Aircraft. SH-19, 1953-1957. HH-60, date unknown.
Operations. Trained and equipped combat-ready pararescue jumpers (PJ) and combat rescue officers (CRO) who provided combat rescue, humanitarian and civilian search and rescue, and medical assistance. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or allied, air, land, or sea asset. Provide constant alert for any type of complex search and rescue missions that may need their immediate response.
Service Streamers. None.
Campaign Streamers. None.
Armed Forces Expeditionary Streamers. None.
Decorations. None.