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Communications Flight Change of Command

The 920th Mission Support Group commander returns a salute to the new 920th Communication Flight commander during a change of command ceremony begins Feb. 21, 2021 at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Sostremiroir)

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Communications Flight Change of Command

The official party stands at attention just before the 920th Communication Flight change of command ceremony begins Feb. 21, 2021 at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that formally signifies the transfer of responsibility from one commanding officer to another, symbolized through the passing of a guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Darius Sostremiroir)

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920th Maintenance Squadron Assumption of Command

920th Maintenance Squadron Airmen render a salute during an Assumption of Command Ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 20, 2021. The 920th MXS is the largest squadron within the maintenance group. It provides back of-house maintenance support for both the HH-60 helicopters and the HC-130J Combat King II, both with their own challenges. Fabrication, aerospace ground equipment, avionics, emissions, structural repair, HH-60 phase and HC-130 isoprep inspection, are among the many tasks the squadron is responsible for. (U.S Air Force photo by 1st Lt Amanda Ling)

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920th Maintenance Squadron Assumption of Command

The 920th Maintenance Group commander passes the 920th Maintenance Squadron guidon to the new 920th MXS commander during an Assumption of Command Ceremony at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 20, 2021. The 920th MXS is the largest squadron within the maintenance group. It provides back of-house maintenance support for both the HH-60 helicopters and the HC-130J Combat King II, both with their own challenges. Fabrication, aerospace ground equipment, avionics, emissions, structural repair, HH-60 phase and HC-130 isoprep inspection, are among the many tasks the squadron is responsible for. (U.S Air Force photo by 1st Lt Amanda Ling)

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Above the Clouds

The sun begins to set as a 39th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II flies above the clouds Feb. 22, 2021. The HC-130J is a modified KC-130J aircraft designed to conduct personnel recovery missions, provide a command and control platform, in-flight-refuel helicopters and carry supplemental fuel for extending range or air refueling. The aircraft is a result of the HC/MC-130 recapitalization program and replaced the HC-130P/N fleet as the dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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39th Rescue Squadron Refuels USMC F-18

F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft connect with an HC-130J Combat King II for nighttime high-speed air-to-air refuel Feb. 22, 2021. The completion of this milestone supports joint-service interoperability and enhances the success of military operations worldwide. This HC-130J capability increases available assets to conduct operations jointly where other aircraft may not be available, allowing the mission to continue unhindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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39th Rescue Squadron Refuels USMC F-18

F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft connect with an HC-130J Combat King II for nighttime high-speed air-to-air refuel Feb. 22, 2021. The completion of this milestone supports joint-service interoperability and enhances the success of military operations worldwide. This HC-130J capability increases available assets to conduct operations jointly where other aircraft may not be available, allowing the mission to continue unhindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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39th Rescue Squadron Refuels USMC F-18

F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft connect with an HC-130J Combat King II for nighttime high-speed air-to-air refuel Feb. 22, 2021. The completion of this milestone supports joint-service interoperability and enhances the success of military operations worldwide. This HC-130J capability increases available assets to conduct operations jointly where other aircraft may not be available, allowing the mission to continue unhindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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39th Rescue Squadron Refuels USMC F-18

F/A-18 Hornet fighter aircraft connect with an HC-130J Combat King II for nighttime high-speed air-to-air refuel Feb. 22, 2021. The completion of this milestone supports joint-service interoperability and enhances the success of military operations worldwide. This HC-130J capability increases available assets to conduct operations jointly where other aircraft may not be available, allowing the mission to continue unhindered. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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SERE training

Airmen with the 920th Rescue Wing plan their route during a survival training exercise along the Florida coastline, Nov. 7, 2020. The 920th Rescue Wing trains its aircrew members to survive in austere environments to prepare them for potential emergency situations. The training included land navigation and concealment techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Brandon Kalloo Sanes)

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SERE training

Airmen work their way toward an extraction point while avoiding detection as part of their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training in Central Florida, Nov. 7, 2020. The 920th Rescue Wing trains its aircrew members to survive in austere environments to prepare them for potential emergency situations. The training included land navigation and concealment techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Brandon Kalloo Sanes)

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SERE training

An Airman with the 920th Rescue Wing participates in survival training along the Space Coast, Nov. 7, 2020. Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians with the 920th Operations Support Squadron train aircrew to survive in emergency situations. The training included land navigation and concealment techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Brandon Kalloo Sanes)

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HC-130J Refuels HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters

An HC-130J Combat King II aircraft refuels two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 3, 2020. The aircraft are assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing located on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force rescue is the only DoD entity specifically organized, trained and equipped to conduct personnel recovery operations into hostile or denied areas as a primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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HC-130J Refuels HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters

An HC-130J Combat King II aircraft refuels two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 3, 2020. The aircraft are assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing located on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force rescue is the only DoD entity specifically organized, trained and equipped to conduct personnel recovery operations into hostile or denied areas as a primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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HC-130J Refuels HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters

An HC-130J Combat King II aircraft refuels two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters over the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 3, 2020. The aircraft are assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing located on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. Air Force rescue is the only DoD entity specifically organized, trained and equipped to conduct personnel recovery operations into hostile or denied areas as a primary mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th partners with USCG for Training

A 301st Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Wing, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter hoovers above U.S. Coast Guard's Cutter Kathleen Moore Oct. 2020. The 301st RQS partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard for hoist training off of a Florida coast during the month of October. (Courtesy photo)

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Water Survival Training

39th Rescue Squadron aircrew attempt to board a life raft during water survival training Sept. 12, 2020. The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained and equipped for any water survival situation falls onto the 920th Operations Support Squadron who relies upon their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Water Survival Training

39th Rescue Squadron aircrew listen to instructions given by Master Sgt. Bon during water survival training Sept. 12, 2020. The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained and equipped for any water survival situation falls onto the 920th Operations Support Squadron who relies upon their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Water Survival Training

39th Rescue Squadron aircrew listen to instructions during water survival training Sept. 12, 2020. The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained and equipped for any water survival situation falls onto the 920th Operations Support Squadron who relies upon their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Water Survival Training

A 39th Rescue Squadron member prepares for water survival training Sept. 12, 2020. The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained and equipped for any water survival situation falls onto the 920th Operations Support Squadron who relies upon their Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Specialist and Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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