Feb. 1, 2022 Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying By Air Force Operational Energy As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise.
May 22, 2017 Rescue Team supports rocket launch Two 920th Rescue Wing helicopter crews and a maintenance team supported a range clearing mission ahead of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launch May 15 along the Space Coast. According to Lt. Col. Gordon Schmidt, 301st Rescue Squadron director of operations, the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter teams ensured a
Aug. 19, 2016 The 920th Rescue Wing turns 60 It was originally activated on August 18, 1956 under its first designation, the 301st Air Rescue Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, near Miami, Florida, becoming the Air Force Reserve’s first rescue squadron.
Aug. 12, 2016 Patrick aircraft maintainers 'strut' their stuff Two maintenance squadrons from the 920th Rescue Wing here joined forces to tackle a monumental five-day task, which included removing tires, brakes and 22,000 pounds of fuel from a HC-130P/N refueling aircraft, so the team could replace its struts August 2. The 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron