History
The 36th flew combat rescue missions in the Korean War from, November 1952-July 1953. It conducted search, rescue, and recovery missions in Japan and the waters around Japan from, 1952–1960 and 1961-1972. Since May 1993 the squadron has operated helicopters for survival training.
The 36th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron Flew combat rescue missions in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand) 1966-end of hostilities primarily "Crown" rescue coordination and command missions. The unit received Presidential Unit Citation for its participation on combat operations in theater.
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