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  • Reservists support launch of Turkmenistan's first communications satellite

    Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from launch complex 40 at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 7:03 p.m. April 27.The successful launch was of particular interest to the citizens of

  • AFRC's Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized

    More than 200 leaders from Air Force Reserve Command and the surrounding community came together at the Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia April 15 for a ceremony to honor the nation's top Citizen Airmen.Among the nominees is a non-commissioned officer within the 920th Rescue Wing. Recognized as the

  • Air Force Reservists support 6th SpaceX launch for ISS resupply mission

    When rockets are launched into space, the powerful sound of ignition, then lift off, can be heard from miles around. Another sound that can be heard shortly after a rocket is airborne from Florida's Space Coast, is the sound of rotor blades chopping through the coastal airways.Prior to every Space

  • New maintenance man takes command

    Col. Peter A. Wojciechowski assumed command of the 920th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group on April 11 during a change-of-command ceremony held here at 10 a.m.Colonel Wojciechowski replaced Col. Charlene Nelson, who served as the 920th Maintenance Group Commander since April 2010. Colonel Nelson is now

  • Patrick Air Force Base ceremony honors newest chiefs

    The 920th Rescue Wing's three newest chief master sergeants were honored during a Chief Induction Ceremony held here Friday, April 10 at the Manatee Cove Golf Course club house.At roughly 6 p.m., the trio of honorees entered the building. Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Neitzel, operations

  • Reserve pararescue chief retires after serving 32 years

    After serving in the Air Force Reserve for 32 years, Chief Master Sgt. Douglas Kestranek, 308th Rescue Squadron chief enlisted manager, retired during a ceremony April 11 at Patrick.Friends, family and Reserve comrades poured into the Base Theater and watched as Kestranek received his symbolic

  • Sacrifices of the military child recognized in April & June

    To highlight the year-round contributions, courage and patriotism of the military community's youngest members, the Defense Department observes April as the Month of the Military Child.Established by then-Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986, the month recognizes some 1.9 million U.S.

  • AF Reserve celebrates 67 years of service

    For many Airmen, April 14 will be just another Tuesday. But to members of the Air Force Reserve, like those who serve in the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, it will be a day to reflect on how each and every one contributes to the Air Force mission.On April 14, 1948, the Army

  • Wing clears a path for rocket launch, GPS satellite

    Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 2:36 p.m. yesterday.The payload for yesterday's launch included the Air Force's ninth Block IIF navigation

  • Rescue reservists sharpen skills at next-generation training facility

    Partially collapsed buildings, dozens of Somalian role-players, flooded housing areas and hundreds of charred and mangled vehicles scattered across 820 acres offered a unique realistic training environment for Guardian Angel and helicopter Aircrew Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force