USAF HH-60W 24-14502 Jolly Green II as GC843 of the 129th Rescue Wing, in Hi Viz #wildfire markings note the legs Moffett Field May 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy
USAF HH-60W 21-14540 Jolly Green II as GC843 of the 129th Rescue Wing, in Hi Viz #wildfire markings note the legs Moffett Field May 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy
3 PJ's of the 129th RW with a chute open, 1 deploying, and 1 in freefall at Moffett Field May 1, 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #cvvhrn #PJ #parachute #freefall
USAF HH-60W Jolly Green II as "841" of the 129th Rescue Wing, in Hi Viz #wildfire markings takes the option at Moffett Field May 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy
PJ's AWAY! 5 PJ's of the 129th RW in free fall, after jumping from the HC-130J at Moffett Field May 1, 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy #cvvhrn #PJ #parachute #freefall
USAF HH-60W 21-14540 Jolly Green II as GC843 of the 129th Rescue Wing, in Hi Viz #wildfire markings takes the option at Moffett Field May 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy
Hello Bank Angle! USAF HH-60W 21-14522 Jolly Green II as JOLLY91 of the 129th Rescue Wing, CAANG takes the option at Moffett Field February 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy
USAF HH-60W 21-14522 Jolly Green II as JOLLY91 of the 129th Rescue Wing, CAANG takes the option at Moffett Field January 2026 #KNUQ #Moffett #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #aviation #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy

Air Force Hesitates on Jolly Green II Fleet Expansion

The Air Force's Jolly Green II helicopter, proven in action with a recent rescue in Iran, is caught in a tug-of-war between its battlefield success and procurement limits, with lawmakers pushing back against the service's plan to cap the fleet at 75 aircraft. Can the Air Force balance its budget constraints with the helicopter's life-saving utility?

https://osintsights.com/air-force-hesitates-on-jolly-green-ii-fleet-expansion

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Air Force Hesitates on Jolly Green II Fleet Expansion

Air Force faces pressure to expand Jolly Green II fleet despite procurement ceiling, read how lawmakers are pushing back on the service's plans now.

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CSAR assets of the USAF HH-60W 21-14520 Jolly Green II as JOLLY91 of the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Field, Sunnyvale, California #CAANG #129th #rescue #HH60W #JollyGreenII #rotor #chopper #helicopter #CSAR #AvGeek #spotter #photography #Nikon #nikonphotgraphy