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  • Reservists ensure safe launch of intelligence agency satellite

    Members of the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here at 1:45 p.m. April 10 carrying a classified national security payload.The payload was designed and built by the National

  • CMSAF visits Patrick-Cape, thanks Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody, the Air Force's highest ranking enlisted Airman arrived at Patrick Air Force Base March 24, and spent three days with Team Patrick-Cape to get a first-hand look at the mission and personally thank the Airmen. During his visit, Cody toured various work

  • MDG innovates weight management program

    Changing bad eating habits and working out is a daily battle for some, but, getting to the heart of the matter can be a struggle without the support on how to win that fight. Fortunately, the medical group recently launched an innovative program, first-ever Department of Defense support group,

  • AFSPC commander visits 'Team Patrick-Cape'

    General William Shelton, commander, Air Force Space Command, spent two days this week talking with 45th Space Wing personnel, and visiting facilities at both Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. On Monday afternoon, he was accompanied by Brigadier General Nina Armagno,

  • Challenging rescue mission provides inspiration for children's book

    A challenging, multi-day mission in the backcountry of Alaska tested the limits of one U.S. Air Force rescue team and provided the inspiration for a unique, nonfiction children's book. During the summer of 2010, the Alaska Air National Guard was tasked to rescue a family after their plane

  • 920th RQW pararescueman earns Bronze Star with Valor Medal

    Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., packed a standing room only base theater here to witness the presentation of a Bronze Star with Valor Medal to Tech. Sgt. Dan Warren, 920th RQW, pararescueman. Warren was recognized for his heroic actions during the night of Sept. 14,

  • New rescue chiefs inducted

    PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.-- A uniform adorned with eight stripes is an honor only one percent of the Air Force has the pleasure of wearing. Four Air Force Reservists and one active-duty Airmen recently joined that elite group during a Chief's Recognition Ceremony held March 1 in Cocoa Beach, Fla.

  • Former POW, European Allied Forces commander visits rescue wing

    An Air Force major general who survived more than six years in Vietnam's infamous Hanoi Hilton prison camp visited with Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing here today. Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. John L. Borling spoke about leadership, the lessons he learned during his 37-year Air Force Career and his

  • Wing supports launch of GPS satellite

    Members of the 920th Rescue Wing provided range-clearance and safety support for the successful launch of United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the fifth Global Positioning System IIF satellite at 8:59 p.m. EST Feb. 20, from Space Launch Complex 37 at nearby Cape Canaveral Air Force