Lakenheath Rescue Squadrons to Relocate

摘要

Lakenheath's resident 56th Rescue Squadron (RQS) will move to Aviano Air Base, Italy in Fiscal Year 2017. The decision to move the HH-60G Pave Hawk-equipped squadron, and the pararescuemen of the 57th RQS, was announced by USAFE on November 6 and will involve five helicopters and approximately 350 personnel. Gen Frank Gorenc, US Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, said: "This relocation of our rescue airmen places them in a more strategic location to respond across Africa, Europe and Southwest Asia. We always take a serious, pragmatic look at how we can most effectively meet our commitments and guarantee the shared security of the United States and our allies and partners." The move is expected to take two to three years to complete.