Emergency Services

Conducts 90 percent of inland search and rescue in the U.S. as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and other agencies.

Coordinates Air Force-assigned missions through CAP National Operations Center at Maxwell AFB, Ala., at a cost of $120-$165 per flying hour

Has more than 6,850 aircrew members and nearly 35,000 emergency responders trained to FEMA standards.

Provides over 450 chaplains to assist during crises to help comfort survivors, render support and aid victims of disaster.

Performs aerial reconnaissance for homeland security.

Provides air intercept training, impact assessment, light transport, communications support and low-level route surveys for the Air Force.

Provides disaster-relief photography and support to local,state and national agencies.

Transports time-sensitive medical materials, blood products and body tissues when commercial resources are unavailable.

Assists federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the War on Drugs.

Maintains an extensive VHF and HF communications network.