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  • Rescue is in his DNA

    RESCUE IS IN HIS DNA

    Editor’s note: Last names have been omitted for operational security.The 39th Rescue Squadron’s Assumption of Command Ceremony for Lt. Col. Steve took place Oct. 2, inside the fuel cell hangar on Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.“He’s the perfect person to lead the 39th Rescue Squadron,” the 920th Operations Group Commander explained. “Rescue is in
  • 920th partners with USCG for Training

    Wing partners with USCG Joint Training

    The 301st Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard in October to conduct hoist training off of a Florida coast. The HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters hoisted pararescuemen from the mobile U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kathleen Moore.This training requires the entire crew to be in complete coordination; the pilots must hold a
  • Lt. Col. Annie Driscoll, AFRS Det. 1 commander, rings the ceremonial bell in honor of AFRS making recruiting goal for fiscal 2020.

    Air Force Recruiting makes goal for FY20

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Despite challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force Recruiting Service had a successful fiscal 2020 making adjusted recruitment goals and achieving new milestones for the year.The regular Air Force accessed 26,268 non-prior service enlisted Airmen, as well as 127 prior service, 660 line officers, 651
  • Department of the Air Force officials recently announced a reduction in tuition assistance benefits from $4,500 to $3,750 per fiscal year. This change, however, applies only to the military tuition assistance program (MilTA) and does not impact the Reserve tuition assistance program (ResTA).

    AF Reserve Tuition Assistance Update

    Department of the Air Force officials recently announced a reduction in tuition assistance benefits from $4,500 to $3,750 per fiscal year. This change, however, applies only to the military tuition assistance program (MilTA) and does not impact the Reserve tuition assistance program (ResTA).
  • Teen Rescue

    304th Supports Teen Rescue Near Mt. St. Helens

    The 304th Rescue Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 920th Rescue Wing, participated in the successful rescue of a 16-year-old male who was missing for more than 30 hours near Mt. St. Helens. On Sept. 28, the 304th Rescue Squadron deployed a 12-person technical search-and-rescue team to support Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office to find
  • Accelerate Change

    Accelerate Change

    How would you conduct your mission if you were in an austere and possibly hostile environment? This is the question the 920th Force Support Squadron’s (FSS) Services Flight continuously strives to answer.They’ve found that by conducting hands-on research testing potential equipment, they not only maximize their functionality but also their enduring

  • Department of the Air Force releases new military tuition assistance approach for FY21

    Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1.
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    Understanding Depression

    The National Institute for Mental Health defines depression as a common but serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities such as sleeping, eating, and working.
  • Heavy Hitting

    Heavy Hitting

    The 39th Rescue Squadron etched out a small but heavy piece of history on Sept. 17 with their first-ever heavy equipment airdrop.“Thanks to improved HC-130J capabilities, the 39th has added a new mission set of heavy equipment airdrops to our list of proficiencies,” said Capt. Michael, 39th RQS pilot. “Going from the legacy to the J model is like
  • Return of Human Spaceflight to the U.S.

    Rescue Airmen Enhance Lethality, Readiness of Wing

    Maj. Gen. Brian K. Borgen, Tenth Air Force Commander, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, visited 920th Rescue Wing Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 12.Borgen spent the weekend visiting Airmen within nearly every single squadron attached to the 920th RQW.“Our Reservists are in a unique position to combine their
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