Group hug

Approximately 60 Reserve Airman from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. here, were greeted by family members upon returning home June 4th from a deployment that took them to the Horn of Africa in support of ongoing search-and-rescue, and humanitarian relief efforts there. In addition to the pilots and aircrew Airmen, the group of Airmen consisted of maintenance Airmen who kept the nearly 50-year-old aircraft flying as well as other support personnel who contributed vital support to the operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Back from Africa

Approximately 60 Reserve Airman from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., returned back home June 4th from a deployment that took them to the Horn of Africa in support of ongoing search-and-rescue and humanitarian relief efforts there. In addition to the pilots and aircrew Airmen, the group of Airmen consisted of maintenance Airmen who kept the nearly 50-year-old aircraft flying, as well as other support personnel who contributed vital skills necessary to the operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Leadership visit to Germany

Wing leadership from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., assist deployed medical Reservists transport a wounded warrior from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft to an awaiting bus for transport to a larger medical facility. These Rescue Airmen from the 920th RQW are members of the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, and are deployed regularly to supplement active duty. Of the members performing the life-saving tasks daily, 25% are active duty and the rest are Reserve and Guard members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. (Dr.) Richard Huot)

Leadership visit to Germany

Col. Robert Ament, 920th Rescue Wing Vice Commander, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., assists deployed medical Reservists from the 920th RQW lift a stretcher with a injured patient to get it on board a bus for transport at Ramstein Air Base. Leadership from the 920th RQW, recently visited these deployed medical Airmen in Germany to get a first-hand feel of their high tempo job. The members of the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron are consistently busy caring for the wounded warriors who come through their facility. Ramstein Air Base is the first stop for many of the wounded right off the battle field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Col. (Dr.) Richard Huot)

Welcome home

Approximately 70 Air Force Reserve combat-search-and-rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. returned home to Florida Feb 6 and 7. They were part of a life-saving team that was deployed for the last five months to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Daddy's home

Approximately 70 Air Force Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. returned home to Florida Feb 6 and 7 after being deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. They served as aviators, maintenance and support Airmen, and were part of a combat-search-and-rescue team responsible for saving many lives over the last five months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Proud parents

As part of a life-saving rescue team, approximately 70 Reserve Airman from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. returned home to Florida Feb 6 and 7. As aviators, maintenance and support Airmen, they performed combat-search-and-rescue operatons for the last five months in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Home at last

Approximately 70 Reserve Airman from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. returned home to Florida Feb 6 and 7. They are part of a combat-search-and-rescue team that was deployed for the last five months to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Saying goodbye

Friends and family of Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., said goodbye to their loved ones Jan. 25 as they took off in wing HC-130P/N King aircraft headed for the Horn of Africa. Approximately, 60 Rescue Wing Airmen will be part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa to offer their rescue might for the next four months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

Major love

Maj. Casey Sreenan, HC-130P/N King aircraft pilot, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., affectionately holds and smiles at his wife prior to deploying to the Horn of Africa Jan 25. Husbands, wives and children said goodbye to their loved ones before deploying. While in Africa, Rescue Wing Airmen will support the ongoing search and rescue and humanitarian relief efforts there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

We love you daddy

Master Sgt. Joel Lindsey, electronic integrated systems supervisor, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., gives his daughter and son a hug and kiss Jan 25. Lindsey is one of approximately 60 Rescue Airmen deploying to the Horn of Africa for 120 days to support the ongoing search and rescue and humanitarian relief efforts there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airmen Natasha Dowridge)

Operation Popcorn Success!

Reserve Rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., pose next to their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan with bags of popcorn they received from local Space Coast boy scouts. Boy scouts from Troop 300 in Melbourne, Fla. presented 10 cases of assorted popcorn, from caramel to microwave kettle corn, to Lt. Col. Tony Cunha, 920th RQW Operations Support Squadron Commander and the troop's assistant troop master, on behalf of the 920th RQW Commander, Col. Jeffrey Commander, at one of their weekly meetings last fall. (Courtesy photo)