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  • Taking the Next Step

    Lieutenant Col. Rod “Hot Rod” assumed command of the 301st Rescue Squadron during a change of command ceremony Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, June 6, 2020.Lt. Col. Rod was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. After graduating with a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Florida in

  • Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas

    In preparation for its 75th anniversary, Sept. 18, 2022, the Air Force is soliciting birthday theme ideas from Total Force Airmen and civilians. Every year in September, the Department of the Air Force dedicates a theme to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday.The submission and voting timeline is as

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.