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  • Rescue wing pays tribute to fallen pararescueman

    Over the weekend, the 943rd Rescue Group memorialized the life of a fallen pararescueman who was killed in Afghanistan on April 6, 2013 while performing civilian duties as security contractor. The memorial included family and friend of Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas L. McCaskill, 306th Rescue Squadron

  • Beach House grand opening Friday

    The grand opening of the newly remodeled Beach House, is scheduled for April 26 from noon to 7 p.m. "It looks awesome!" said Maj. Gregory Jones, the 45th FSS commander. "Funded two years before any worries about sequestration, we are now opening the Beach House April 26, and you will be amazed."The

  • Rescue Reservists joined search for missing hiker

    Guardian Angels from the Air Force Reserve Command's 304th Rescue Squadron here, joined the search and rescue for a missing hiker on Mount Hood, Ore., March 30.Mary Owen, 23, was stranded on Mount Hood in freezing conditions for nearly a week.As part of the search and rescue effort, Seven Guardian

  • Teammate, best friend remembers fallen Airmen

    Air Force Reserve search and rescue professionals from the 920th Rescue Wing here train in and around Patrick Air Force Base's lush maritime surroundings regularly to be the best and uphold their motto, these things we do, that others may live . Two drop zones which come into regular use by them for

  • Rescue Reservists participating in Operation Readiness Inspection

    Approximately 400 Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing here are participating in a  Operation Readiness Inspection by their higher echelon of command, Air Combat Command, April 2 through April 8 in Savannah, Ga.The reservists departed by various modes of travel to include the wing's HC-130P/N

  • Air Force reservists and retirees eligible for TRICARE healthcare programs

    TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage while they

  • 2013 Teen Leadership Summit applications due

    The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard announced the 2013 AFRC/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations. The AFRC/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations this summer are in Dahlonega, Ga., and Estes Park, Colo. The teen summits combine high-adventure activities with leadership classes to allow teens

  • Congress reviews reserve forces equipment needs

    Senior Army and Air Force leaders for the Reserve and National Guard were on Capitol Hill to testify March 19 and answer questions about updating and replacing their combat-worn equipment.Chairman Michael Turner, R-Ohio, and Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., led the hearing at the House Armed Services

  • Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforce

    Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the Defense Department.Officials now estimate that furlough notices will go