RAMZ tough

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Loadmastsers with the 920th Rescue Wing inspect two RAMZ packs (Rigged Alternate Method Zodiac) in the back of a wing HC-130P/N King aircraft prior to a search-and-rescue mission. The packs each contain an inflatable Zodiac boat, an oxygen tank to inflate the boat, an outboard motor for the boat and medical equipment. When a survivor is spotted in the ocean, the RAMZ are pushed from the rear of the aircraft to parachute into the sea below. A team of pararescuemen follow, and once they’ve parachuted into the ocean, they assemble the RAMZ and use it to reach and rescue the survivor. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Labor Day safety message from the 920th Rescue Wing

Published Sept. 5, 2016
By 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --

To the Men and Women of the 920th Rescue Wing,

With nearly 71,500 Airman in the workforce, the Air Force Reserve is one of the largest employers in the United States. This Labor Day, we honor you for not only defending the American workplace, but for being such a vital and vibrant part of it.

The Labor Day weekend is also the last long weekend of the summer and many of you will hit the roads for mini-vacations and/or take advantage of the multitude of activities that are available in your area. Whatever you do, please take proper precautions, practice good risk management and plan accordingly with safety in mind.

Your continued hard work and dedication in defending America’s freedom is greatly appreciated. Take time to reward yourself for the accomplishments that help make this the greatest nation on earth. I ask that each of you keep safety a priority by making the "right" decisions in everything you do. Your family, friends, and fellow Airmen depend on you. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend.