First Ever Sling Load Training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base | Aviation

Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II’s sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment.

On Aug. 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia conducted sling load training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter. The training, which involved the 41st Rescue Squadron, 820th Base Defense Group, and 824th Base Defense Squadron, focused on relocating cargo between austere locations using the maneuverability of the HH-60W; a key element of the Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept.

The ACE concept aims to increase the flexibility and resilience of U.S. Air Force operations by enabling rapid repositioning of forces across different environments. Utilizing the HH-60W Jolly Green II for cargo transport showcases how Air Force personnel adapt to the challenges posed by austere environments. The helicopter’s ability to access areas that other aircraft might struggle to reach, due to size or mobility constraints, provides commanders with additional options to sustain forces at main operating bases, forward operating sites, and contingency locations.

Training for Expanded Capabilities

“This training is important because we need to increase the…