Don't forget Iran and the Gulf Region: the USAF has the 129th Rescue Wing (CA ANG) and a detachment from the 16th Special Operations Wing for such tasks, then there's the Navy, with a pair of HH-60Hs from CVW-10 at NAS Bahrain (Sheikh Isa AB). The RSAF's 99 Squadron with Cougar Helos heavily modified for Combat SAR (extra guns, rocket pods, armor) is also available. 99 Squadron has an advantage over the USAF: they still have parts support from the French for their helicopters.
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Treat everyone you meet with kindness and respect, but always have a plan to kill them.
Old USMC Adage
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