H-3 (Pelican) helicopters from the Italian Air Force get ready to launch for a Combat, Search and Rescue mission at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The H-3 helicopters are part of VENETO RESCUE 2000. Veneto Rescue is a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) that simulates the extraction of American citizens and designated third-country nationals from a fictitious, politically troubled country. Subject Operation/Series: VENETO RESCUE Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

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Keywords: 1fw/pa, 632-7555, capt., df-sd-01-06232, dsn, edward, thomas