USAF 54th Helicopter Squadron / Desert Tan Patch
The 54th Helicopter Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force based at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. It is currently part of the 582d Helicopter Group.
The 54th Helicopter Squadron's primary mission is to support the 91st Missile Wing with highly skilled pilots and flight engineers with well-maintained UH-1N helicopters to respond as necessary to make sure missile complexes scattered through North Dakota are safe and secure. The 54th HS allows the Air Force to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations in a timely manner.
Also, the helicopters can transport security forces guarding missile convoys transporting equipment or tactically insert them anywhere throughout the plains so they may react to security situations.
Additionally, the 54th HS can also support medical evacuations, rescue searches and the transportation of distinguished visitors.
Was there a rescue unit stationed at Minot AFB in the 70's?
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