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  • 39th RQS conducts Fixed Wing Air-to-Air Refueling training mission

    For the first time, the 920th Rescue Wing performed a fixed-wing air-to-air refueling with a VAW-121 Bluetails E-2D Advanced Hawkeye which was conducted by the 39th Rescue Squadron off the coast of Florida, Oct. 22, 2024.FWAAR enables aircraft to refuel at higher altitudes, extending mission range

  • 920th ASTS Keeps Airmen Ready with Annual Flu Shots

    The 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron offered flu vaccinations to 920th Rescue Wing Airmen here during the drill weekend.The vaccine is mandatory for all military members.Influenza, commonly known as “the flu,” is a highly contagious virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs, with peak

  • 920th Rescue Wing relocates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Milton

    Last week, in preparation for Hurricane Milton, the 920th Rescue Wing swiftly relocated its HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters.In under 24 hours, the aircraft were prepped, inspected, and flown to an alternate location, demonstrating the wing’s ready now mindset for

  • 920th Security Forces Squadron holds change of command ceremony

    Maj. Joseph Cortez took command of the 920th Security Forces Squadron during a change of command ceremony here Sep. 7, 2024.The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one commanding officer to another; symbolized

  • Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness

    The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command’s area of responsibility. The changes are part

  • 304th Rescue Squadron welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Luc Chandu took command of the 304th Rescue Squadron during a change of command ceremony here Aug. 16, 2024.The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility and authority from one commanding officer to another; symbolized through

  • Combat Rescue Engine Specialist conduct propeller installation

    Combat rescue Engine Specialist Airmen assigned to the 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron installed a propeller on an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, July 13, 2024.During installation, specialists carefully inspect the propeller and mounting hardware before