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  • Rescue crew chiefs leave no stone unturned

    Air Force Reserve rescue crew chiefs at the 920th Maintenance Squadron performed pre-flight inspections here on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prior to a training mission Sept. 15. An integral component of every mission, these crew chiefs leave no stone unturned when inspecting the aircraft and

  • Rescue Reservists help prepare Uruguayan armed forces

    Ten members of the Uruguayan armed forces visited the 920th Rescue Wing here Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2010 to get hands rescue orientation and training.The Uruguayan team was made up of pilots, a loadmaster and jumpers which are the equivalent to U.S. Air Force pararescuemen (PJs). They came to the 920th by

  • Veterans encouraged to submit claims for retroactive stop loss

    In working closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff on a congressional action involving veterans submitting claims for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay, major command and wing level officials are working to inform veterans who were affected by stop loss. Eligible Airmen include

  • Florida Airmen leave sandy beaches for dusty duty in Horn of Africa

    As the Florida sun peaked through the wispy clouds of an August morning here, it found the men and women of the 920th Rescue Wing here busy packing up two HC-130P/N Hercules aircraft for a deployment overseas.The roar of the propeller-driven aircraft cut through the Florida humidity with 60

  • Mouse house makes moments for deployed Air Force Reservists

    Amid the splendor and chaos that can be Walt Disney World here, the Air Force Reserve created a weekend here that was relaxing, informative and family-friendly.While Mickey was busy entertaining kids next door at the Magic Kingdom, the Air Force Reserve set up shop at Shades of Green, the Armed

  • Airmen support replaces “just another number”

    Air Force Reservists who travel far and near to attend drill training weekends throughout the country have to accomplish a month's worth of work in two days. Good customer service is vital throughout the Air Force Reserve due to limited time on duty. Customer service is an essential piece of a

  • From storm to snow – awards richly deserved

    Thirteen 308th Rescue Squadron members of the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. were recognized in an awards ceremony Aug. 8 for their varied and valiant actions over the past few years in areas of the world ranging from Texas to Iraq to Afghanistan.During the 308 RQS Commander' s Call, the

  • Local heroes share their rescue adventures on Facebook

    The Air Force Reserve Combat search and rescue Airmen are used to going to work in the most extreme conditions. Now you can be a part of the action by joining their new Facebook site.In addition to rescuing downed pilots and other Special Forces troops in war zones, their day at the office looks

  • Portland PJs continue the search for a missing hiker

    Seven Air Force Reserve pararescuemen (PJs) from the 920th Rescue Wing's geographically separated unit in Portland, Ore., the 304th Rescue Squadron, are continuing the search for a 57 year-old hiker.The missing hiker was reported to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Department July 25th by his brother,

  • Portland PJs are on the search for a missing hiker

    Seven Air Force Reserve pararescuemen (PJs) from the 920th Rescue Wing's geographically separated unit in Portland, Ore., the 304th Rescue Squadron, are currently searching for a missing hiker south of Mt. Hood.The 57 year-old Oregon man was reported missing to the Clackamas County Sheriff's