Posted on Apr 7, 2018

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CW5 Jack Cardwell

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USAF pararescuemen fawn over Army's chinook helicopters

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

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Awesome pictures - thanks.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great article and video clip Chief.

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TSgt David L.

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They use to use the MH-53, but the AF decided to retire it. A mistake in my opinion. Although the Marines still use their version.

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TSgt David L.

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Cynthia Croft - The USAF wanted to eliminate aircraft without common parts to save on maintenance and money. So the MH-60 Blackhawk was chosen as it's replacement. Age was a factor but it had updated avionics so it was compatible with NODS (night vision). The Marines still fly it and have great love for it.

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TSgt David L.

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Cynthia Croft - Not for the US Marines. They are probably robbing parts off of the old AF model in the bone yards to keep them flying.

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