57th Rescue Squadron

The 57th Rescue Squadron (57 RQS) is part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath, England. As part of the 48th Operations Group under the 48th Fighter Wing it conducts pararescue operations in support of higher command directives, at times utilizing HH-60G and HC-130P aircraft. The 57th Rescue Squadron is a combat-ready squadron of pararescue personnel capable of performing combat rescue and personnel retrieval missions anytime and anywhere in theaters of operations worldwide

Mission
The 57th Rescue Squadron is a combat-ready search and rescue squadron of composed of USAF Pararescue and SERE personnel, capable of executing all-weather search and rescue missions day or night in hostile environments in support of USAFE, USEUCOM, and NATO operations. It employs advanced search and rescue equipment. The squadron is capable of deploying to any theater of operations in the world.

History
The 57th Air Rescue Squadron was reactivated as the 57th Rescue Squadron (RQS) in 2015.

Lineage

 * 57th Air Rescue Squadron
 * 57th Rescue Squadron (2015 – Present)

Assignments

 * 48th Operations Group (2015–Present)
 * 48th Fighter Wing (2015 – Present)

Bases stationed

 * RAF Lakenheath, England (2015–Present)