VIERA, Fla. - An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach Fla., performs a fly-over during the opening ceremonies of the Florida All-Star Baseball game Saturday, June 12. The Air Force Reservists from the 920th RQW are called upon for their combat search and rescue expertise during times of war overseas and here, during times of American need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)

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VIERA, Fla. - Colonel Philip Manning, Vice Wing Commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., throws out the first pitch for the Florida All-Star Baseball game, Saturday, June 12. The 920th RQW is an Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit. The 920th RQW also provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle and rocket launches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)

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VIERA, Fla. - The honor guard, from Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla., performs their traditional duties during the opening ceremonies of the Florida All Star Baseball game. Since the Air Force's earliest years the United States Air Force Honor Guard has led the way as the representatives of all Airmen in ceremonies and events. The men and women of The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard "...represent every member, past and present of the United States Air Force..." (U.S. Air Force Photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)

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A 920th rescue helicopter is a game opener

Published June 16, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar
920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Air Force Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing here provided an interesting start to an otherwise ordinary baseball game, Saturday, June 12.

The combat rescue crews flew their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter over a crowded stadium of more than 4,500 during the opening ceremonies of the Florida State League All-Star game.

Colonel Philip Manning, vice wing commander of the 920th RQW, threw out the first pitch to start the game.

During the seventh inning stretch, another 920th RQW reservist, Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Harris, sang, "God Bless America."

This game was just the start of festivities coming to this area. The 920th RQW will play a significant role in the upcoming Air Force Week 2010 across Central Florida scheduled October 26 through 31.

The Cocoa Beach Air Show, which is scheduled October 30-31, will culminate the week featuring a full-scale Air Force rescue demonstration featuring Air Force Reserve helicopters, pararescuemen and an HC-130P/N Hercules aircraft.

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