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| 48th Rescue Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Members of the 48th Rescue Squadron training in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season | |
| Active | 1952–1969; 1972–1976; 1985–1987; 1993–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Search and Rescue |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Davis–Monthan Air Force Base |
| Motto(s) | Valor and Honor, Night Riders (1994– )[1] |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
| Insignia | |
| 48th Rescue Squadron emblem[2] |  |
| 48th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 19 May 1994)[1] |  |
| 48th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 1 December 1953)[3] |  |
The 48th Rescue Squadron is part of the 563d Rescue Group at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. PJs/CROs fly on HH-60 Pave Hawk and HC-130 aircraft to conduct combat rescue and search and rescue missions.
- ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (18 December 2007). "Factsheet 48 Rescue Squadron (AFSOC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ "48th Rescue Squadron emblem". United States Army Institute of Herladry. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
- ^ Endicott, p. 574