56th Rescue Squadron
| 56th Rescue Squadron | |
|---|---|
56th RQS HH-60W Jolly Green II 19-14494 in flight over Aviano AB, May 2025. | |
| Active | 1952–1960; 1972–1975; 1988–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Search and Rescue |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa |
| Garrison/HQ | Aviano Air Base |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 56th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 31 March 1989) | |
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The 56th Rescue Squadron (56 RQS) is part of the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, from where it operates Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters conducting search and rescue missions. The squadron was previously assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, between 2006 and 2018.