HH-60W Jolly Green II

Service And Conflict Use

1. May 17, 2019

   First flight

   The HH-60W made its first flight on May 17, 2019.

   Sources: Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter Achieves First Flight | Lockheed Martin

2. Nov 5, 2020

   First aircraft delivered to Moody

   The Air Force received its first two HH-60W helicopters at Moody Air Force Base, beginning the transition from the HH-60G Pave Hawk.

   Sources: USAF’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II arrives at Moody AFB | United States Air Force

3. Sep 7, 2022

   First rescue mission

   Moody Air Force Base reported the HH-60W's first rescue mission with the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons.

   Sources: HH-60W Jolly Green II | Davis-Monthan AFB

4. Jan 12, 2023

   First publicized Horn of Africa save

   USAFE-AFAFRICA reported HH-60W crews saved two partner-force members in the Horn of Africa during the type's first real-world CASEVAC operation there.

   Sources: Rescue force successfully saves two in first HH-60W combat CASEVAC in Africa AOR | U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa

5. Apr 7, 2026

   Iran rescue reporting

   Breaking Defense reported the HH-60W was used in combat to recover a downed F-15 pilot in Iran, drawing renewed attention to the fleet.

   Sources: The HH-60W helped rescue a pilot in Iran. Here’s why the Air Force might not buy more. - Breaking Defense

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