56th Rescue Squadron
| 56th Rescue Squadron | |
|---|---|
56th RQS HH-60W Jolly Green II 19-14494 in flight over Aviano AB, May 2025. | |
| Active |
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| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Combat search and rescue |
| Part of | 31st Operations Group |
| Base | Aviano Air Base, Italy |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron emblem | |
| Tail code | AV |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Multirole helicopter | HH-60W Jolly Green II |
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.