Posted on Feb 27, 2020

In Vietnam-Era Throwback, New Air Force Rescue Helo Is the 'Jolly Green II'

PFC(P) Victor F.

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In Vietnam-Era Throwback, New Air Force Rescue Helo Is the 'Jolly Green II'

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SSG Samuel Kermon

Posted >1 y ago

Glad to see both the name and history remain.

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SPC Michael Oles SR

Posted >1 y ago

That’s great

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SMSgt Thor Merich

Posted >1 y ago

Hopefully it lives up to its name sake. Both the HH-3 (Jolly Green Giant) and the HH-53 (Super Jolly Green Giant) saved a lot of folks over the years. The Jolly Green II will have high standards to meet.

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In Vietnam-Era Throwback, New Air Force Rescue Helo Is the 'Jolly Green II'

In Vietnam-Era Throwback, New Air Force Rescue Helo Is the 'Jolly Green II'

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