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Jan. 10, 2023
39th RQS performs open water rescue training

Lt. Col. Chris Ferrara, 39th Rescue Squadron pilot, scans the ocean as he maneuvers an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform.
Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 5, 2023
DOD Releases Memo Expanding Military Parental Leave Program 

The Defense Department has released guidelines for the expansion of the military parental leave policy. 
Jan. 2, 2023
Wing announces 2022 fourth quarter award winners

The 920th Rescue Wing announced its Outstanding Airmen of the Fourth Quarter, 2022.
Dec. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Dec. 20, 2022
NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 67th year

Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa.
Dec. 19, 2022
920th Rescue Wing mission video

The 920th Rescue Wing is comprised of 23 subordinate groups and squadrons, including three geographically separated units; one at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, one at Portland, Oregon, and one at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.The wing is responsible for a demanding and compelling
Dec. 16, 2022
Exchange giving away over $4,600 in tactical-gear prizes for Space Force birthday

In honor of the U.S. Space Force’s third birthday, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving away more than $4,600 in tactical-gear prizes in a series of worldwide sweepstakes.From Dec. 16 through Jan. 12, 2023, authorized Exchange shoppers can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes to win
Dec. 13, 2022
Troops to get historic boost in food allowance

Military members are set to get an 11% increase in their monthly basic allowance for subsistence beginning Jan. 1, according to information published by the Defense Department.The new monthly BAS rate for enlisted members will be $452.56, an increase of $45.58 a month from 2022 rates. The new
Dec. 5, 2022
Defenders conduct CATM training

920th Security Forces Squadron defenders fire M4 carbines during Combat Arms Training and Maintenance live fire training at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Nov. 4, 2022. To qualify on firearms, Airmen must attend a CATM course and fire rounds from varying distances and positions on the range.