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  • Portland PJs recover missing hiker

    Living by the words of their motto, these things we do that others may live, Air Force Reserve Pararescuemen, known as PJs, from Portland’s 304th Rescue Squadron assisted in recovering a hiker who was declared missing October 25. When 31-year-old Melvin Burtch didn’t return home that evening,

  • Beached whale encounter leads Airman to Sea World volunteerism

    As an Air Force Reserve security forces Airman, Tech. Sgt. Bridget Gayden never imagined she’d be responding to help a sick mammal, however on Sept. 7, Gayden and fellow 920th Rescue Wing SF Airmen were called to help a 10-foot whale stranded on Patrick Air Force Base’s beach.“It was an

  • The 920th Rescue Wing relocates aircraft in response to Hurricane Matthew

    Air Force Reserve operations, maintenance and support personnel from the 920th Rescue Wing here began the process of relocating its helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft yesterday in response to Hurricane Matthew’s projected path northeastward along Florida’s east coast.  Along with the 45th Space

  • Not a typical day at the beach; Pararescue Rodeo tests battlefield Airmen

    The 920th Rescue Wing hosted the 2016 Pararescue Rodeo in and around Florida's Space Coast Sept. 19-23. The Guardian Angel Team from the 308th Rescue Squadron here put 46 battlefield Airmen through the rigors of battle-ready drills to save lives in combat, amongst Florida’s tropical environment. Far

  • Fire Prevention Week scheduled Oct. 9-15

    Patrick firefighers are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association Oct. 9-15, 2016, as part of National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the date!”  The focus on smoke alarm replacement comes as the result of a recent survey conducted by NFPA, which showed

  • Patrick Air Force Base celebrates Air Force Birthday

    Members of Patrick Air Force Base celebrated the Air Force’s 69th Birthday at the Beach House Sept. 16, 2016, at Patrick AFB, Fla. The Air Force is a celebration of the proud history and heritage of American Airmen, the service’s longstanding culture of innovation, and the unique global aspects of

  • Aircraft maintenance chief retires after 36 years

    On Sept. 10, the 920th Rescue Wing bid farewell to a chief who had been with the wing since its inception. Chief Master Sgt. Phil Roe, most recently the chief enlisted manager and superintendent for the 920th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, retired after 36 years of service in the Air Force.

  • Labor Day safety message from the 920th Rescue Wing

    To the Men and Women of the 920th Rescue Wing,  With nearly 71,500 Airman in the workforce, the Air Force Reserve is one of the largest employers in the United States. This Labor Day, we honor you for not only defending the American workplace, but for being such a vital and vibrant part of it.   The

  • Explosion occurs at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

    At approximately 9:07 a.m. Sept. 1, 2016, an explosion occurred at launch complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. Initial reports indicated that there were no casualties and there has been no threat to public safety. CCAFS Emergency Management is providing the initial on-scene