150505-N-WQ574-202 LOPEZ ISLAND, Wash. Naval Air Crewman Helicopter 2nd Class Cory Hedges, from Mack, Colorado, assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue, prepares to rappel from an MH-60S Knighthawk during a joint exercise with Lopez Island Fire and Emergency Medical Services. SAR and Lopez Island Fire and EMS perform semiannual medical evacuation training to increase familiarity and enhance cohesive capability for mission readiness.