Caption:
Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. (Aug. 5, 2003) -- SH-60H Seahawks
assigned to the "Red Lions" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron
Fifteen (HS-15), homeported in Jacksonville, Fla, conduct dirt landings
at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nev. as part of Desert Rescue XI.
The exercise simulates the rescue of downed aircrew behind enemy lines
enabling other aircrews to perform Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
related missions as well as experiment with new techniques in realistic
scenarios. Desert Rescue XI is a joint service CSAR
training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron D. Allmon II. (RELEASED)
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