U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan CallaghanA rescue crew of pararescuemen, special missions aviators and pilots returns from a sortie in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts this week at Easterwood Airport, College Station, Texas. The formation of two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters was credited with 11 saves on the first mission. The 347th Rescue Group from Moody Air Force Base sent aircraft and personnel in support of FEMA during Hurricane Harvey disaster response efforts. 

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE — The 347th Rescue Group from Moody AFB has sent aircraft and people to Texas to help with the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey.

Pave Hawk helicopters from the 41st Rescue Squadron, part of the 347th, is working out of Easterwood Airport in College Station, Texas, flying sorties for relief efforts. A group of two Pave Hawks were credited with 11 saves on the first mission, according to Moody’s website.

Since moving ashore Friday, Hurricane Harvey has dumped more than 50 inches of rain in portions of Texas, causing record flooding and costing at least 24 lives. The storm moved back into the Gulf of Mexico briefly and came ashore again in Louisiana, threatening more flooding.

Terry Richards is senior reporter at The Valdosta Daily Times.