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  • Not a typical day at the beach; Pararescue Rodeo tests battlefield Airmen

    The 920th Rescue Wing hosted the 2016 Pararescue Rodeo in and around Florida's Space Coast Sept. 19-23. The Guardian Angel Team from the 308th Rescue Squadron here put 46 battlefield Airmen through the rigors of battle-ready drills to save lives in combat, amongst Florida’s tropical environment. Far

  • Aircraft maintenance chief retires after 36 years

    On Sept. 10, the 920th Rescue Wing bid farewell to a chief who had been with the wing since its inception. Chief Master Sgt. Phil Roe, most recently the chief enlisted manager and superintendent for the 920th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, retired after 36 years of service in the Air Force.

  • A memorable squeeze

    Eleven years ago this month, this hug between rescuer and rescuee went viral. In September 2005, Master Sgt. Mike Maroney, pararescueman, was caught on camera by an Air Force photographer hugging this adorable 3-year-old girl with pigtails just after he rescued her, along with her family, from the

  • Patrick Guardian Angel Team to host Pararescue Rodeo, Reunion Sept 19-25

    The 920th Rescue Wing's Guardian Angel Team from its 308th Rescue Squadron will host the annual Pararescue Rodeo here Sept. 19-23.   The week-long competition will test these elite special operators and many of the skills they employ to serve as first responders on the battlefield – saving the lives

  • New aircraft maintenance squadron at Patrick Air Force Base

    The 920th Rescue Wing gained a new maintenance squadron during a ceremony here August 7. Maj. Lori Mann, assumed command of the 720th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron responsible for worldwide rapid deployment of six combat-ready HC-130P/N tanker aircraft used as both a jump platform and to refuel

  • USAF Academy cadets immerse in Patrick AFB operations

    A group of cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy were given the opportunity to spend two weeks here as an introduction to military life. The program, named Operation Air Force, allows future leaders to visit active duty bases to learn about the various mission capabilities and responsibilities