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Video by Airman 1st Class Miguel Rosario

Air Force Tech Report: Rescue Tech

Defense Media Activity - Air Force

Aug. 1, 2018 | 1:18

Whether you’re climbing high in the mountains of Colorado, or flying over the Mississippi River tallgrass prairie, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center, or AFRCC is always standing by to make sure your trip is a safe one. And what better way to stay safe than being prepared for emergencies with a beacon that transmits your location straight to the center responsible for sending help? After verifying a distress call, it only takes the click of a button, and Guard, Reserve, or active duty Airmen, the Civil Air Patrol, or local authorities will be on their way to save the day. Take a look at the process behind the tech.

Tech Links:

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center - CONR-1AF
https://www.1af.acc.af.mil/Units/AFRCC.aspx
As the United States' inland search and rescue coordinator, the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center serves as the single agency responsible for coordinating …

Fact Sheets - CONR-1AF - AF.mil
https://www.1af.acc.af.mil/Library/Fact-Sheets/
Welcome to the CONR-1AF(AFNORTH) fact sheets section. Here you will find information about our mission and history. This section will be updated frequently …