Station SAR Whidbey conducts training ops on Whidbey Island

Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class Luke Lamiot prepares to rappel from a Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to Station Search and Rescue (SAR) Whidbey during a routine training exercise on Whidbey Island, Wash., Aug. 10, 2026. Station SAR Whidbey trains for emergencies in different environments, including overwater and mountain rescue, using methods such as rappelling, hoisting and mountain landings. (U.S. Navy photo by retired Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman Chad Morrison)