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Rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., piloted two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, scanning and clearing the beachline and waters that fell within the Eastern Range. The Airmen commenced their mission hours prior to the launch of the Delta-IV Heavy rocket, NROL-15, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Fla. which carried a classified load. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean)
The Delta-IV Heavy rocket, NROL-15, carrying a classified payload launch this morning at 9:15 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Fla. The Delta-IV rocket is the largest and most powerful rocket in service. Hours prior to the launch, rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., pilot two HH-60G Pave hawk helicopters scanning and clearing the waters and beachline of the Eastern Range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean)