Airmen from the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron begin unfolding an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an exercise, Dec. 5, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During folding, the rotor blades are revolved and aligned with the body of the helicopter, and fastened into place. ( Air Force

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