https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil 920th Rescue Wing Features RSS Feed en-us Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:25:00 GMT Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:02:38 GMT https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1658965/florida-air-force-reserve-wing-prepares-for-hurricane-michael-response/ Air Force Reservists with the 920th Rescue Wing began preparing to launch search-and-rescue missions<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Oct/09/2002049305/82/55/0/181010-F-PB262-000.JPG' alt='Air Force Logo' /> <br /> Wed, 10 Oct 2018 23:25:00 GMT Senior Airman Brandon Kalloo Sanes https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1658965/florida-air-force-reserve-wing-prepares-for-hurricane-michael-response/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1137774/reservist-prepares-for-warrior-games-2017/ The U.S. has been at war for more than 15 years. For military members, this means more than 15 years<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2017/Apr/01/2001725362/82/55/0/310317-F-IE614-001.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Larry O&#39;Neil and fellow wounded warriors compete in sitting volleyball at the Warrior Games trials in Las Vegas. (courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:30:00 GMT Capt. Leslie Forshaw https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/1137774/reservist-prepares-for-warrior-games-2017/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/943371/reservist-shares-personal-tragedy-to-raise-awareness-during-national-suicide-pr/ One Air Force reservist is trying to open up dialogue about a topic that is close to her heart, yet many people are too uncomfortable to discuss: suicide. Master Sgt. Altrameise Myers' teenage son died by suicide in 2012. As the fourth anniversary of his death approaches, Myers is working to raise awareness about suicide and share her story. She hopes to reduce the stigma and get others to discuss this serious subject. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/14/2001633403/82/55/0/160912-F-TQ740-002.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Altrameise Myers, a knowledge management specialist at the 920th Communications Flight, does 22 pushups in her office at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2016. The 22 Pushup Challenge emerged to raise awareness about the 22 veterans who die by suicide on average each day, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs report. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Wed, 14 Sep 2016 14:52:00 GMT 1st Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/943371/reservist-shares-personal-tragedy-to-raise-awareness-during-national-suicide-pr/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/930273/jolly-green-career-aviator-leaves-giant-footprint-on-rescue-mission/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/30/2001619956/82/55/0/160830-F-KH751-001.JPG' alt='After 36 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Senior Master Sgt. Omar Rivera, 301st Rescue Squadron of the 920th Rescue Wing, retires militarily. Rivera served as a flight engineer, or special mission aviator, on rotor wing aircraft. His career spanned from supporting manned spaceflight missions to many humanitarian and combat personnel rescues. (U.S. Air Force photo)' /> <br /> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 19:43:30 GMT Capt. Leslie Forshaw https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/930273/jolly-green-career-aviator-leaves-giant-footprint-on-rescue-mission/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/811772/airmen-celebrate-life-of-beagle-who-stole-their-hearts/ Katrina: A hero's 'tail'<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jun/23/2001558399/82/55/0/051203-F-ZZ999-002.JPG' alt='PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- 920th Rescue Wing members Maj. Robert Haston (left), Capt. Michael Brasher (center), and Senior Master Sgt. Pete Callina (right) pose with the brave beagle that aided their rescue efforts in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina operations. Renamed &quot;Katrina&quot;, the canine was reunited with the crew after Captain Brasher and his wife conducted their own search and rescue mission Dec. 3, 2015. (U.S. Air Force file photo/Senior Airman Heather L. Kelly) ' /> <br /> Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:53:00 GMT 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs Office https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/811772/airmen-celebrate-life-of-beagle-who-stole-their-hearts/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/718868/keeping-920th-rescue-warriors-connected/ In today's advanced networked communications systems, the demand to deliver accurate, real-time<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/06/2001474378/82/55/0/160306-F-BH167-001.jpg' alt='PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – (Left to right) Master Sgt. Michelle St. Laurent, 920th Communications Flight radio frequency transmission section chief, Senior Master Sgt. Timmy Gray, 920th CF superintendent, Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 920th Mission Support Group commander, and Mr. James Bailey, 920th CF network system administrator, stand in front of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, Feb. 4, here. St. Laurent and Bailey were recognized for their responsiveness and outstanding communications support for the visiting A-10 Thunderbolt II crew. (Courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Mon, 07 Mar 2016 18:19:44 GMT Master Sgt. Elizabeth Moody https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/718868/keeping-920th-rescue-warriors-connected/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678458/living-with-chronic-illness-retired-reservist-seeks-life-saving-organ-donor/ In fall 2014, recently retired Master Sgt. Derrell White faced a harsh reality: his kidneys were<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/16/2001499572/82/55/0/151003-F-TQ740-002.jpg' alt='Retired Master Sgt. Derrell White, currently a government civilian for the Defense Contracting Management Agency, sits in his wife&#39;s office at the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 3, 2015. White, who retired from the Air Force Reserve in 2013, was diagnosed with the chronic kidney condition IgA Nephropathy in 1986. He is now in stage four, meaning his kidneys are operating at below 20 percent of normal, and is seeking a kidney donor to help save his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:36:52 GMT 2nd Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678458/living-with-chronic-illness-retired-reservist-seeks-life-saving-organ-donor/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678459/living-with-chronic-illness-airman-doesnt-let-diagnosis-hold-him-back/ Retired Master Sgt. Derrell White enjoys physical activities. He likes playing sports, running<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Oct/16/2001499574/82/55/0/151016-F-xx000-001.jpg' alt='Retired Master Sgt. Derrell White stands proudly in uniform at Homestead Air Force Base during his first Reserve assignment in the late 1980s. Courtesy photo. ' /> <br /> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:59:50 GMT 2nd Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678459/living-with-chronic-illness-airman-doesnt-let-diagnosis-hold-him-back/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678460/reserve-doctor-reflects-on-three-decade-rescue-career/ Commuting to an assigned base is a monthly endeavor for many reservists. While some spend a couple<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Jan/25/2001006513/82/55/0/150111-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='Col. (Dr.) Lewis Neace receives his official retirement pin from his wife at his retirement ceremony at Patrick Air Force Base Jan. 11, 2015. Neace completed more than 31 years of service as an Air Force Reserve physician and was most recently the commander of the 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Patrick. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Sun, 25 Jan 2015 13:50:46 GMT 2nd Lt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678460/reserve-doctor-reflects-on-three-decade-rescue-career/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678461/10-hurricane-preparation-tips-to-know/ The ingredients for a hurricane include a pre- existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/09/2000852393/82/55/0/140509-F-XX000-001.JPG' alt='Disasters come in many forms; explosions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and others. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany these disasters. Individuals, families, and communities should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare makes any crisis more manageable. (Courtesy photo illustration/Air Force Civil Engineer Center Readiness Division) ' /> <br /> Tue, 13 May 2014 11:50:28 GMT Readiness and Emergency Management Flight https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678461/10-hurricane-preparation-tips-to-know/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678462/full-time-student-part-time-airman-deploying-reservist-prepares-for-transition/ Being a full-time college student can be like having a full-time job. Students sometimes feel stuck<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/30/2000880351/82/55/0/140126-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='INDIAN WELLS, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Donel Pascual (center), an Air Force reservist with the 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, discusses deployment benefits with his father, retired Army Lt. Col. Madonel Pascual (right), and mother, Susie Pascual, during Air Force Reserve Command&#39;s Yellow Ribbon event Jan. 26, 2014 in Indian Wells. Airman Pascual will be deploying to Kyrgyzstan in the spring. AFRC’s Yellow Ribbon program provides information, services, referral and proactive outreach programs to Reservists and their families through all phases of deployment cycles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:24:01 GMT Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678462/full-time-student-part-time-airman-deploying-reservist-prepares-for-transition/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678463/920th-maintenance-group-increases-efficiency-with-innovative-pre-deployment-tra/ When reservists deploy, they are often in a race against time. Traditional reservists who work one<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jul/24/2000926876/82/55/0/130724-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Heidi White, the unit training manager for the 920th Maintenance Group, tracks pre-deployment training for group Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., July 24, 2013, using a tracking tool she designed. Her tracking tool has led to streamlined processes and increased efficiencies for deploying Airmen and their supervisors throughout the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:07:13 GMT Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678463/920th-maintenance-group-increases-efficiency-with-innovative-pre-deployment-tra/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678465/a-heart-worth-waiting-for-airman-receives-purple-heart-8-years-after-injuries/ Editor's note: The following is the second of a two part series about Tech. Sgt. Kellen Grogan,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jul/17/2000928780/82/55/0/130303-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='Col. Jeffrey Macrander, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Kellen Grogan, 920th Security Forces Squadron squad trainer, the certificate to accompany his Purple Heart medal at a commander’s call March 3, 2013 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Grogan was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action March 19, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:32:41 GMT Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678465/a-heart-worth-waiting-for-airman-receives-purple-heart-8-years-after-injuries/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678464/a-heart-worth-waiting-for-airman-receives-purple-heart-8-years-after-injuries/ Editor's note: The following is the first of a two part series about Tech. Sgt. Kellen Grogan, 920th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jul/17/2000928844/82/55/0/130717-F-XX000-001.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Kellen Grogan, then a senior Airman, sits on a Humvee in Iraq March 21, 2005, just two days after suffering a concussion from an improvised explosive device detonating underneath his vehicle. (courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:34:59 GMT Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/678464/a-heart-worth-waiting-for-airman-receives-purple-heart-8-years-after-injuries/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189440/road-to-war-paves-way-to-life-of-running-for-one-combat-rescue-pilot/ Air Force Reserve combat-search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, Capt. Jason Tomas, 920th Rescue Wing,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jul/09/2000034261/82/55/0/130524-F-KH715-003.JPG' alt='Combat-search-and-rescue pilot Capt. Jason Tomas, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., finished his first 50-mile ultra-marathon journey in 14.42 hours. It began at mile marker 50 on Marathon Key and ended at Higgs Beach near the southernmost point in the continental U.S., Key West. He added 4.5 hours to his total finish time because he took frequent breaks to beat the heat. He thanks his personal first-aid crew, wife Kaili and 11-year-old daughter Alani, for providing him ice to help him get his body temperature down. He estimated that he burned 13,000 calories at the Keys100. (Courtesy photo Kali and Alani Tomas) ' /> <br /> Tue, 09 Jul 2013 19:12:11 GMT Maj. Cathleen Snow https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189440/road-to-war-paves-way-to-life-of-running-for-one-combat-rescue-pilot/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189441/rescue-airmen-join-kids-in-their-fight-against-cancer/ "These things we do, that others may live," is the motto Rescue Reservists from the 920th Rescue<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jun/21/2000038720/82/55/0/130614-F-IE614-003.JPG' alt='Senior Master Sgt. Eric Draper, HC-130P/N King reserve loadmaster, helps Trevor Scheerer, 5, with a helmet while Finnian Gerts, 7, watches. The boys and their families visited the 920th Rescue Wing, Cocoa Beach, Fla., to learn about combat search and rescue and meet the rescue professionals. They were treated to a day they would never forget - tours of both rescue aircraft, the King and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, then finished with a &quot;rescue mission&quot; hosted by the pararescuemen here. ' /> <br /> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:01:54 GMT 2nd Lt. Leslie Forshaw https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189441/rescue-airmen-join-kids-in-their-fight-against-cancer/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189442/from-crimefighting-to-counseling-airmen-its-all-in-a-days-work-for-one-air-forc/ Rounding up criminals wearing a bullet proof vest and a U.S. Marshals badge is a full time job for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/May/03/2000053287/82/55/0/130422-F-IE614-002.JPG' alt='Deputy David Say, U.S. Marshals Service and Air Force Reservist at the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., holds two different, but important titles. At the 920th RQW, Say is the Reserve first sergeant at the 920th RQW&#39;s Operational Support Squadron. He&#39;s responsible for mentoring the young Airmen who are responsible for life-saving equipment that rescue pilots and aircrew wear while flying into unknown areas to save the life of a downed pilot or injured soldier. His full-time civilian job is tracking down criminals as a U.S. Marshal.(courtesy photo)' /> <br /> Sat, 04 May 2013 14:31:20 GMT 2nd Lt. Leslie Forshaw https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189442/from-crimefighting-to-counseling-airmen-its-all-in-a-days-work-for-one-air-forc/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189443/broken-airman-relearns-walking-runs-marathon/ On the morning of October 4, 2010, an enjoyable commute to work came to a crashing halt for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Feb/08/2000077533/82/55/0/130202-F-HJ539-009.JPG' alt='Setting his own personal record, Tech Sgt. Thomas Cowan, 920th Rescue Wing, developmental and training flight facilitator crosses the finish line in his first ever half marathon. 920th Rescue Wing Airmen woke up Sunday morning with one focus on their mind … conquer the Melbourne Marathon. The Airmen along with 1000s of local and afar athletes participated in either a full 26.2 mile marathon or a 13.1 mile half marathon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean)' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:30:40 GMT Tech. Sgt. Peter Dean https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189443/broken-airman-relearns-walking-runs-marathon/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189444/helping-fellow-airmen-a-job-and-a-passion/ Airmen of all ranks and career fields are encouraged to help one another whenever possible; it's the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Apr/07/2000060852/82/55/0/130407-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Faith Morgan enjoys helping her fellow Airmen in both her Reserve and civilian jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:27:09 GMT Tech Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189444/helping-fellow-airmen-a-job-and-a-passion/ https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189445/reserve-pararescueman-aims-high-29035-feet-high/ Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gibson has spent most of his life in Florida, one of the flattest states in the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Mar/03/2000071354/82/55/0/130303-F-TQ740-001.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gibson, a pararescueman with the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, plans to summit Mt. Everest with an all Air Force team as part of the USAF Seven Summits Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)' /> <br /> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:26:02 GMT Tech. Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant https://www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/189445/reserve-pararescueman-aims-high-29035-feet-high/