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Dec. 7, 2023
Joint exercise Distant Fury Stallion raises bar for combat rescue interoperability

In an unprecedented undertaking four years in the making, Air Force Reserve Command’s 920th Rescue Wing completed Exercise Distant Fury Stallion 23 Nov. 27-Dec. 8, integrating combat search and rescue forces with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps-led Exercise Dawn Blitz Steel Knight. In
Nov. 28, 2023
AFWERX, NASA collaborate to develop digital Advanced Air Mobility operations center

AFWERX is partnering with NASA to develop a digital operations center for future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) efforts through the Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) awardee, ResilienX.
Nov. 24, 2023
Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field

The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Nov. 21, 2023
920th Rescue Wing announces its outstanding Airmen for third quarter of 2023

The 920th Rescue Wing announced the outstanding Airmen of the Third Quarter for 2023.The winners are:Airman of the Quarter – Senior Airman Imani Stringer, 920th Maintenance GroupNoncommissioned Officer of the Quarter – Tech. Sgt. Patrick Norton, 39th Rescue SquadronSenior Noncommissioned Officer of
Nov. 17, 2023
301st Rescue Squadron hosts skills-based rescue competition

The 301st Rescue Squadron hosted their annual, week-long “Turkey Shoot” competition where seven Air Force combat search and rescue helicopter squadrons, piloting the HH-60G and HH-60W, competed in combat search and rescue skills events here Nov. 6 – 10.The competing helicopter squadrons included the
Oct. 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force hosts Hispanic Heritage Month conference celebrating Hispanic and Latino leaders

This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Voices and Journeys of Hispanic and Latino Leaders across our Armed Forces,” aimed to empower Airmen and Guardians and showcased the spectrum of talent, experience and dedication within the DAF's ranks.
Oct. 30, 2023
HC-130J Combat King II refuels U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 fighter

The 39th Rescue Squadron conducted high-speed air-to-air refueling with Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft Oct. 26 over the eastern South Carolina coast.This HC-130J capability supports joint-service interoperability and enhances the success of military operations worldwide by increasing
Oct. 17, 2023
Rescue maintainers perform Combat King II time compliance technical order

Rescue maintainers assigned to the 920th Maintenance Squadron were busy completing time compliance technical orders, performing left and right wing trailing edge corrosion repairs, and other maintenance requirements for an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft inside the isochronal dock here Oct. 14 -
Oct. 15, 2023
Influenza season

Its flu shot season and 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron Airmen have the influenza vaccinations available for 920th Rescue Wing Airmen during drill weekends. The influenza vaccine is mandatory for all military members. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, although seasonal
Oct. 13, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Secure Our World

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

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