USS Harry Truman (CVN 75) - Naval Cruise Book

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I ' • 1 or ccf turies, Sailorsjfeve i haredV DoniL-iR egarciless o i nVtioj ty, it is accepted by i ail wlitvspend their lives at sea that [ a manner is in trouble, all Sailors and ships in the vicinitywill do their .utmost to provide assistance. To this end, the SAR (Search and Rescue) team aboard HSJ stands always ready to save a life threatened at sea, whether »ft a shipmate over the side, or ' f the crew of a foundering vessel requesting assistance. Trained to perfonn rescue by boat or helicopter, HSTs SAR team can be the difference between life and death in an unforgiving maritime environment. , ■»■• J f

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LI nuaitOlla Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk The Sikorsky SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk are the Navy ' s carrier-borne helicopters. The SH is equipped with a dipping sonar to provide inner zone Under Sea Waifare (USW) protection f x carrier while the HH-60H is equipped with survivability enhancements enabling it to fly into hostile environments on Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions. Both platforms also play a vital surface surveillance, anti-ship missile defense, SEAL insertion and logistical support. Seahawk ht ters are always airborne during any carrier flight operations. The SH-6() and HH-60 are flown by Dusty Dogs of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven (HS-7) from NAS Jacksonville. Fli t m i 7.U opt3r imi-bMU