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  • Monumental PJ Honored at Ceremony

    Air Force PJs are the only DoD elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum dedicated Personnel Recovery (PR) to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. These Battlefield Airmen are the most highly trained and

  • Mount Rainier Search-and-Rescue Training for Upcoming Hiking Season

    On April 22, 2020, the 304th Rescue Squadron performed mission essential training with the Army Reserve in support of search and rescue training for the upcoming climbing season at Mount Rainer National Park.In today’s climate of the COVID-19 pandemic, special measures were implemented to mitigate

  • Additional 920th Medical Airmen Headed for COVID-19 Response

    Additional medical Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) have been sent to the New York City area to assist with pandemic response.These Airmen flew to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey on Wednesday to join others from the wing who were mobilized in

  • Bring Safety Home

    As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all

  • Airmen Limit COVID-19 Exposure during Historic Aircraft Delivery

    The 39th Rescue Squadron took possession of their first, brand new HC-130J Combat King II aircraft April 2.  920th Rescue Wing maintenance and aircrew brought the aircraft home to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, while making history in their efforts. “This is an exciting time for the men and women

  • Super Herculean Milestone

    History was made on April 2, when Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, accepted delivery of the U.S. Air Force’s Reserve first HC-130J Combat King II search-and-rescue aircraft. This HC-130J will be operated by the 920th RQW’s 39th Rescue Squadron.“This is an exciting

  • 943rd Rescue Group Commander Retires after 35 Years of Service

    Col. John D. Beatty retired from the United States Air Force after more than 35 years of service to the country at a ceremony on Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 8, 2020.Col. Kurt A. Matthews, vice commander, 22nd Air Force, presided over the light-hearted ceremony.Poking fun at Beatty,

  • Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

    On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management