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Aug. 11, 2023
39th Rescue Squadron conducts forward area refueling point with MQ-9 Reaper

A 39th Rescue Squadron HC-130 Combat King II aircraft refueled an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle during a forward area refueling point training exercise in a simulated austere environment with the 65th Special Operations Squadron August 8. The 39th RQS operates HC-130J aircraft that carry out
Aug. 4, 2023
Maritime combat search and rescue exercise

Pararescuemen, combat rescue officers, and aircrew flight equipment Airmen assigned to the 308th Rescue Squadron conducted static-line and military free fall jumps from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a water rescue training exercise nearby Patrick Space Force Base, July 25.Simultaneously,
Aug. 2, 2023
943d rescue maintainers ensure HH-60s remain operationally ready

During a 600-hour phase inspection, 943d Maintenance Squadron rescue maintainers worked on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter Aug. 2, here. Phase inspections are conducted on Pave Hawks every 600 flying hours to maintain and extend their longevity.These Airmen performed a host of meticulous preventative
July 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force takes action on barriers to mental health, wellness, resilience

The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
July 28, 2023
Around the Air Force: Restored Funding for Bonuses/PCS, Federal Protections for Military Families, AFWERX Fall Fellowship

In this week’s look around the Air Force, funding for PCS moves and bonus programs is restored, the DoJ reinforces new Federal protections for military members and their spouses, and a cutting-edge effort from the Air Force is taking applications for a fellowship program.
July 27, 2023
920th rescue riggers perform sling load training

Staff Sgts. Jacob McKague and Paul Bartholdson, 920th Logistics Readiness Squadron rescue riggers, examine the sling load during sling load training at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, July 25, 2023. A sling load is used to transport various types of cargo to remote locations or to expedite
July 19, 2023
Refueling rodeo enhances 39th Rescue Squadron mission capabilities

The wing's 39th Rescue Squadron recently participated in a joint air-to-air refueling rodeo training exercise off the Gulf of Maine July 9-14.AAR is the process of transferring fuel from one aircraft to another in flight. The HC-130J Combat King II aircraft’s ability to receive fuel in flight
July 10, 2023
Rescue defender represents 920th Rescue Wing in international shooting competition

Technical Sgt. Wesley Mine, 920th Security Forces Squadron rescue defender, was chosen as one of only five Air Force Reservists to showcase marksmanship at the Danish Army’s annual international shooting competition at Halk Range in Hadersley, Denmark in June.Over the course of the two-day event 100
July 5, 2023
ARPC activates new retirement services initiative

The Air Reserve Personnel Center activated a new retirement services initiative on June 1, 2023, designed to assist Reserve Citizen Airmen with their transition into retirement.
June 30, 2023
Multiple deployments test 943d Mission Support Flight’s adaptability, resilience

In support of worldwide Air Force and DoD operations, roughly one-third of the 943d Mission Support Flight’s forces have been deployed during the last two years with missions ranging from combat operations abroad to facilitating Afghanistan evacuees stateside.