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  • Air Force leaders issue Independence Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following Independence Day message to the men and women of the U.S. Air Force:This Fourth of July marks the 236th year since the Second Continental

  • Pararescuemen reach higher ground, increase skills during mountain training

    It's summertime in Oregon, and pararescuemen from the 304th Rescue Squadron are making the most of it. They slather on sunscreen, put on their sunglasses and pack their bags for a few days in the sun -- and snow. While many people are hitting the beaches at this time of year, approximately a dozen

  • Civil Air Patrol cadets get a taste of the PJ career field

    The 306th Rescue Squadron hosted more than 20 Civil Air Patrol cadets as they experienced a small portion of the demanding training required to become a part of the Air Force Guardian Angel career field during the Advanced Pararescue Orientation Course, June 13-23. Former PJ, Lt. Col. Arnold T.

  • Fallen but not forgotten

    "These things we do, that others may live" is the motto that the elite Air Force Rescue Airmen live and die by. During a remembrance ceremony held here June 25, a small group of friends, family members and rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing gathered to remember and pay respect to five rescue

  • DOD, Special Operators recognize Florida County with Patriot Award

    For one Citizen Airman, securing the beach in the nation's shark-bite capitol as a beach patrol officer is one of two jobs he juggles. Master Sgt. Joe Traska also secures his nation as an Air Force Reserve pararescueman with the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.Serving two masters is