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Master Sgt. Rhonda Danyus, 308th Rescue Squadron unit training manager, encourages Airmen to donate nonperishable food and toiletries to the 4th Annual Rescue Feeds Food Drive. Those interested may drop off items in bins located throughout the wing now through April 7, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brandon Kalloo Sanes) Wing hosts 4th Annual Rescue Feeds Food Drive
The 920th Rescue Wing's 4th Annual Rescue Feeds Food Drive is aiming to collect more than 3,000 pounds of nonperishable food and toiletries for the South Brevard Sharing Center Inc. by April 7.The unit has donated approximately 5,200 pounds of food and supplies since 2014 in an effort to support the local community, said Master Sgt. Rhonda Danyus,
 0 4/02
2017
The Space Coast Chiefs’ Group held its annual Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony in Cocoa Beach, Florida, to honor 14 Airmen and a Coast Guardsman as they transitioned to the highest enlisted rank of chief master sergeant in their respective branches March 3, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brandon Kalloo Sanes) Ceremony honors Space Coast chief selects
The Space Coast Chiefs’ Group held its annual Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony in Cocoa Beach, Florida, to honor 14 Airmen and a Coast Guardsman as they transitioned to the highest enlisted rank of chief master sergeant in their respective branches March 3.  The formalities began when senior Air Force enlisted leaders placed lanyards
 0 3/06
2017
Staff Sgt. Gordon Grooms, a reservist from the 920th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, greets his son at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., upon return from a four-month deployment Feb. 8, 2017. Approximately 50 wing reservists were welcomed home by friends, family members and fellow Airmen on the Patrick AFB flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant) Rescue Airmen return from Afghanistan deployment
Approximately 50 reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing returned to Patrick from Afghanistan Feb. 8 after providing personnel recovery support to ongoing operations for the last four months.
0 2/09
2017
To ensure the flying safety of Air Force choppers used to save lives in combat, maintenance crews from the 920th Rescue Wing swap out an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for reconditioning January 25, 2017. A team of 10 maintainers is necessary to skillfully muscle the metal warrior into the cargo bay however, more often join the unique event for hands-on training and to secure the warrior on a smooth journey over an ocean and a continent to trade places with the combat-weary aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow) Aircraft maintenance crews swap out rescue choppers for combat ops
Combat is hard on the body; it’s especially hard on the body of military choppers flown over Afghanistan’s jagged mountains and through its never-ending dust.  To ensure the flying safety of Air Force choppers used to save lives in combat, maintenance crews from the 920th Rescue Wing swapped out an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for reconditioning
 0 2/01
2017
Maj. Jennifer Orton, a combat search and rescue (CSAR) pilot with the 39th Rescue Squadron here, flies the HC-130P/N King fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft on missions for the 920th Rescue Wing. Orton recently discovered that according to the 39th RSQ she holds the title of being their first female Air Force Reserve fixed-wing CSAR pilot. (U.S. Photo by Senior Airman Brandon Kalloo Sanes) Mom, RV adventurer makes Air Force Reserve Rescue history
Individuals start businesses, build monuments and create beautiful artwork to gain recognition and to kick start their own legacies. However, sometimes people do amazing things that were never a part of their agenda to begin with.Citizen Airman Maj. Jennifer Orton is one of those people. Most days she spends her time caring for her two young
 0 1/08
2017
Two maintenance squadrons from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base Florida, teamed up to work on a HC-130P/N refueling aircraft, to replace its struts August 2. (U.S. Air Force Photo approved/released by Senior Airman Brandon P. Kalloo Sanes) 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 and the 920th Maintenance Squadron here swapped the
 0 8/12
2016
Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy pose for a photo in front of a Delta IV engine at the Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., June 15, 2016. The cadets visited the 45th Space Wing as a part of the Operation Air Force program, which allows future leaders to experience active duty bases and learn about the various mission capabilities and responsibilities contained within a wing. (Courtesy photo) USAF Academy cadets immerse in Patrick AFB operations
A group of cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy were given the opportunity to spend two weeks here as an introduction to military life. The program, named Operation Air Force, allows future leaders to visit active duty bases to learn about the various mission capabilities and responsibilities contained within a wing. They were given a number of
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2016
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