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943d Rescue Group assumption of command

Col. Jesse Hamilton, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents the 943d Rescue Group guidon to Lt. Col. Christopher Escajeda, 943d RQG commander at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 8, 2023. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition that allows troops the opportunity to witness a new leader assuming their new duty position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Koreen.)

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943d Rescue Group assumption of command

Lt. Col. Christopher Escajeda,943d Rescue Group commander, addresses the audience during an assumption of command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 8, 2023. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition that allows troops the opportunity to witness a new leader assuming their new duty position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Koreen)

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306th Rescue Squadron assumption of command

Maj. Caleb Scherrer, 306th Rescue Squadron commander, renders his first salute to 306th RQS Airmen during an assumption of command ceremony on Jan. 8, 2023, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition which uses the passing of a guidon from one commanding officer to another, symbolizing a formal transfer of ownership and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quion Lowe)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

Lt. Col. Chris Ferrara, 39th Rescue Squadron pilot, scans the ocean as he maneuvers an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

Major Keith Dundas, 39th Rescue Squadron combat systems officer, verifies calculations in an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

Master Sgt. Spencer Schenkelberg, 39th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, watches for the correct timing to drop a smoke marker from the back of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

A 39th Rescue Squadron loadmaster watches the placement of a smoke marker he tossed from the back of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

Master Sgt. Spencer Schenkelberg, 39th Rescue Squadron loadmaster, waits with a smoke marker in the back of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

Master Sgts. Spencer Schenkelberg and Justin Neal, 39th Rescue Squadron loadmasters, secure a combined dye and smoke marker with tape that will be used during open water rescue training near the Florida coast Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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HC-130J open water rescue training

A 39th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II aircraft flies over Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, during routine training mission Jan. 8, 2023. The 39th RQS operates the HC-130J, the U.S. Air Force's only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. Its capabilities lend itself to a multitude of missions by supporting airdrop, airland, helicopter air-to-air refueling and forward-area ground refueling missions, humanitarian aid operations, disaster response, security cooperation/aviation advisory, emergency aeromedical evacuation and noncombatant evacuation operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren M. Snyder)

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Storm Nicole aircraft evacuation

Staff Sgt. Scott Gilkey, 920th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to taxi an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Nov. 8, 2022. In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, the 920th Rescue Wing relocated its aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Storm Nicole aircraft evacuation

An HC-130J Combat King II flies over an HC-130J Combat King II as it prepares for takeoff from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Nov. 8, 2022. 920th Rescue Wing aircraft departed Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, today, in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Storm Nicole aircraft evacuation

Five HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters takeoff from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Nov. 8, 2022. 920th Rescue Wing aircraft departed the installation in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Storm Nicole aircraft evacuation

Master Sgt. Joseph Montero, 301st Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, performs a preflight tail rotor check an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter Nov. 8, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. 920th Rescue Wing aircraft departed the installation in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Storm Nicole aircraft evacuation

Maj. Alex Layendecker, 301st Rescue Squadron pilot, prepares to fly an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter Nov. 8, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. 920th Rescue Wing aircraft departed the installation in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Assumption of command

Col. Jesse Hamilton, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents the 920th Operations Group guidon to Lt. Col. John Lowe, incoming 920th OG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, Nov. 6, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition which uses the passing of a guidon from one commanding officer to another, symbolizing a formal transfer of ownership and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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Assumption of command

The 920th Rescue Wing honor guard present the colors during an assumption of command ceremony, Nov. 6, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition which uses the passing of a guidon from one commanding officer to another, symbolizing a formal transfer of ownership and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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Assumption of command

Col. Jesse Hamilton, 920th Rescue Wing commander, presents the 920th Operations Group guidon to Lt. Col. John Lowe, incoming 920th OG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, Nov. 6, 2022, at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The assumption of command is a long-standing military tradition which uses the passing of a guidon from one commanding officer to another, symbolizing a formal transfer of ownership and responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th RQW relocates aircraft in anticipation of Hurricane Ian

920th Rescue Wing aircraft depart Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 26, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th RQW relocates aircraft in anticipation of Hurricane Ian

920th Rescue Wing aircraft depart Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Sept. 26, 2022, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Ian. The decision was made to relocate the aircraft to areas that would prevent them from being damaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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