170926-N-TC437-244 WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. (Sept. 26, 2017) Chief Hospital Corpsman Wayne Papalski, assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Search and Rescue, gives the signal to Sailors to safely enter an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a high altitude training evolution in the North Cascades National Park. NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue’s primary mission is to be the first responder for the aircraft and personnel stationed at NAS Whidbey Island. Secondary to that, they work closely with local agencies in order to be a responder to anyone in legitimate danger. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Ignacio D. Perez/Released)