National Search and Rescue Exercise in Comox

Published on September 12, 2024, 2:55 pm

Published by Comox Valley Record

19 Wing Comox is hosting the largest Canadian Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) in nine years. The baseis hosting 110 Canadian Armed Forces members and approximately 70 American personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force. Together, 24 squadrons and units will be using 14 aircraft and will respond to over 60 simulated search and rescue scenarios from Sept 9-13, 2024.





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