Area 51 Ghost Squadron Helicopter

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I could tell you more about this patch I used to wear but then I would have to ki... well I'm sure you know the rest./s :LOL:

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Those involved know what the green door is. Those that go uprange know something a little different. At the end of the day we are all on the same team same goal same targets.
 

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No it had nothing to do with the Gerber baby. I think some of you know that reference... All I can say gentleman is... we were very proud to protect our nuts./s :LOL:

To the original poster, sorry for the levity but it's fun, no hijack intended, actually a lot more to this than meets the eye.
 

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Those involved know what the green door is. Those that go uprange know:cool: something a little different. At the end of the day we are all on the same team same goal same targets.
I see that you are out of Clark County, Nevada... You know, Not kidding here.;)
 

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I don't think I have to tell you about *my* patch

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No it had nothing to do with the Gerber baby. I think some of you know that reference... All I can say gentleman is... we were very proud to protect our nuts./s :LOL:

To the original poster, sorry for the levity but it's fun, no hijack intended, actually a lot more to this than meets the eye.
Now you gave away my secret! When we transmit classified info we use our "SECRET SQUIRREL" freq.!
 

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dang it this was the thread i was looking for, oh well, just fyi there was a flight of 2 H60s about a week back landing for fuel at KVUJ doing A2A comms on 32.5FM using a "GHOST" callsign, but never laid eyes on them. first time i have heard that callsign around here.
 

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This is a military patch originating from the 504th flight test squadron, operating out of Groom Dry Lake, and Los Alamos AFB. All of these projects are classified, and bearers of this patch are prohibited from discussing their occupation, hence, "A Lifetime of Silence". In a 1930's novel and a 1980's pornographic film, both have green doors that a character cannot gain access to. The military and most banks use green vaults. So, the Green Door is referencing that there are secrets that the public doesn't have access too. The true meaning of this patch is classified, and likely will not be declassified in our lifetimes.

I could tell you more about this patch I used to wear but then I would have to ki... well I'm sure you know the rest./s :LOL:

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That would appear to be a Sikorsky HH- 60 Pave Hawk.
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Pavehawks (as in your pic) have an in air refueling probe (the stinger). The OP pic doesn’t. The Pavehawk is specifically designed for combat rescue. More than likely the OP helo is more of a garden variety Blackhawk, perhaps with some additional thermal and/or night vision gear installed. To make sure the little green aliens can’t escape into the desert.
 
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Pavehawks (as in your pic) have an in air refueling probe (the stinger). The OP pic doesn’t..
Ah yes, the original posters one doesn't have machine guns either LOL. But it is not a BlackHawk as opposed to a PaveHawk. Different variant I guess.

Only photo I could find.
 

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Ah yes, the original posters one doesn't have machine guns either LOL. But it is not a BlackHawk as opposed to a PaveHawk. Different variant I guess.

Only photo I could find.
Pavehawks also have a winch ( can’t tell on OP pic as it would be on opposite side). Unlikely OP is any sort of Pavehawk. As I said Pavehawks are specifically set up for rescue. We see them frequently here in Anchorage, from the 176th composite wing. Also my understanding is the AF is running short of Pavehawks. They’ve had hard use in Afghanistan, and are wearing out. AF is looking at replacement options.
EDIT: And they generally don’t mount the guns unless in a combat zone, or planning to shoot on a training range.
 
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