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129RQW conduct long range overwater rescue

  • 129th Rescue Wing
  • Sept. 19, 2025 | 0:56

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 129th Rescue Wing conducts a long-range maritime response to the Grand Vega, a Panama-flagged cargo vessel approximately 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 USCG D-11. The 129th RQW flies HH-60G/HH-60W and HC-130J aircraft in support of search and rescue. (U.S. Air National Guard video by 129th Public Affairs Office)