9 Jan 2020

Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program opens for upcoming academic year

The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program dates back to 1988. Since the program’s inception, 111,654 students have received more than $172 million in education assistance through grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on need.

6 Jan 2020

Maintaining life-sustaining equipment

Technical Sgt. Jarrod is assigned to the 920th Operations Support Squadron, a unit responsible for maintaining the 920th Rescue Wing’s Aircrew Flight Equipment and Aircrew Continuation Training at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.The wing trains and equips thousands of Airmen who carry out its mission, to search for, locate and recover U.S. Armed

30 Dec 2019

943rd Reservist named Occupational Safety NCO of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Jessi, 943rd Rescue Group, was recognized for her outstanding achievements in support of the command’s safety program as an NCO in the occupational safety discipline.The award recognizes the accomplishments and innovations that reduced mishaps or increased the effectiveness of the mishap prevention program and incorporation of

23 Dec 2019

Profiles in Leadership: Lisa Fernandez

Key Spouse Lisa Fernandez has made significant contributions to the 308th Rescue Squadron, the 920th Rescue Wing and the Air Force Reserve Command. She explained that one of the most important things she does in her role is keep in constant contact with spouses and loved ones, especially during 2018’s combat deployment which saw nearly every member

17 Dec 2019

Air Force Reservist assists in Life-Saving Care Aboard Commercial Flight

On Dec. 2, an Air Force Reserve technical sergeant was in the right place at the right time when a fellow passenger on a civilian flight suffered an in-flight emergency.Tech. Sgt. Donny, a Pararescue specialist, with 304th Rescue Squadron in Portland, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when he was called into action. Crewmembers aboard his

4 Dec 2019

MacDill supports joint force exercise

For around a week, the skies over MacDill Air Force Base, Florida buzzed with the sounds of HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters, as the base hosted a Joint Force deployment readiness exercise.

3 Dec 2019

HC-130 Pilot Recalls Family Connection to Aircraft

U.S. Air Force Captain Elizabeth Holloway, 39th Rescue Squadron pilot, tells us about her family connection to the rescue mission and recalls some memories of her time flying the HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft.Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/Dx2nNtPtv3A

2 Dec 2019

920th Rescue Wing to Welcome New Commander at Change of Command Ceremony

Col. John Dobbin will assume command of the 920th Rescue Wing from Col. Kurt Matthews during a change of command ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 inside Hangar 750 at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.The 920th Rescue Wing is the only Air Force Reserve Command combat-search-and-rescue wing. The wing trains and equips approximately 2,000

25 Nov 2019

32 CCAF Graduate with Applied Science Degrees

The 920th Rescue Wing's Eighth Annual Community College of the Air Force Graduation Ceremony, held on Nov. 3, 2019, inside the Base Theater at Patrick Air Force Base, celebrated the achievement of over 32 graduating Airmen.Please join us in congratulating these Reserve Citizen Airmen on their significant milestone. MSgt William AllenSenior MSgt

20 Nov 2019

Holiday season terrorism awareness

As we prepare to travel, share time with family and friends, attend large holiday events or receive packages and presents by mail, take a moment to review common suspicious activities and mail indicators and keep them in mind throughout the holiday season.