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Never Forgotten

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Senior Master Sgt. Mike Ziegler, a reserve pararescueman here, remembers those who perished during the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers. Sgt. Ziegler was a first responder on scene after the tragedy that took the lives of five Airmen from Patrick Air Force Base. Family, friends and Airmen gathered to remember the 14th anniversary of that day. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Connell)
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Never Forgotten

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Senior Airman Rudolph Panacci, reservist from the 308th Rescue Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Stacie Greer, reservist from the 920th Operations Support Flight, place the wreath at the memorial site of the five fallen airmen during the ceremony June 25 here. This marks the 14th anniversary of the tragedy. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ John Connell)
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Throwing out the first pitch

VIERA, Fla. ? Colonel Philip Manning, Vice Wing Commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., throws out the first pitch for the Florida All-Star Baseball game, Saturday, June 12. The 920th RQW is an Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit. The 920th RQW also provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle and rocket launches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)
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HH-60 Fly-over

VIERA, Fla. ? An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach Fla., performs a fly-over during the opening ceremonies of the Florida All-Star Baseball game Saturday, June 12. The Air Force Reservists from the 920th RQW are called upon for their combat search and rescue expertise during times of war overseas and here, during times of American need. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)
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Honor Guard

VIERA, Fla. - The honor guard, from Patrick Air Force Base, Cocoa Beach, Fla., performs their traditional duties during the opening ceremonies of the Florida All Star Baseball game. Since the Air Force's earliest years the United States Air Force Honor Guard has led the way as the representatives of all Airmen in ceremonies and events. The men and women of The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard "...represent every member, past and present of the United States Air Force..." (U.S. Air Force Photo/Mr. Christopher Calkins)
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Sir, I assume command

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Colonel Robert L. Dunn receives command of the 920th Rescue Wing from Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force Commander, May 2 at the 920th Rescue Wing Change of Command Ceremony here. General Padilla commented about the utmost confidence he has in Colonel Dunn to lead the Wing as he spoke about Colonel Dunn's career and accomplishments. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Dunn assumes command of the 920th from Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick, who now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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We Honor Our Nation

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing render salutes during the singing of the National Anthem at the 920th Change of Command ceremony May 2 inside Hangar 750 here. Colonel Robert L. Dunn assumed command from Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick. Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force Commander, commented about the utmost confidence he has in Colonel Dunn to lead the Wing as he spoke about Colonel Dunn's career and accomplishments. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Dunn assumes command of the 920th from Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick, who now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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We Salute You

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Colonel Robert L. Dunn, commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, receives his first salute from Wing Airmen after assuming command of the Wing from Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick during a May 2 Change of Command ceremony in Hangar 750 here. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Kirkpatrick now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Grande)
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For Great Leadership

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force Commander, presented the Legion of Merit Medal to both Colonel Kirkpatrick and Colonel Dunn during their May 2 Change of Command Ceremony here. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Kirkpatrick now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Grande)
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Remarks about great leaders

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force Commander, addresses those in attendance May 2 at the 920th Rescue Wing Change of Command Ceremony here. General Padilla commented on the careers and accomplishments of Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick, the outgoing Wing Commander, and Colonel Robert L. Dunn, the incoming Wing Commander during his remarks, thanking them both for their service. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Kirkpatrick now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Grande)
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Thank you for your service to this Wing

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Maj. Gen. Frank J. Padilla, 10th Air Force Commander, congratulates Colonel Steven W. Kirkpatrick after presenting the colonel with the Legion of Merit May 2 at the 920th Rescue Wing Change of Command Ceremony here. General Padilla commented on the careers and accomplishments of Colonel Kirkpatrick, the outgoing Wing Commander, and Colonel Robert L. Dunn, the incoming Wing Commander during the general's remarks, thanking them both for their service. Colonel Dunn was previously the Commander of the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., one of the 920th Geographically Separated Units (GSU.) Colonel Kirkpatrick now begins his new job as the senior Air Force Reserve Adviser to the Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Grande)
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Corner of Wallstreet and Flightline

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Colonel Steve "Wall Street" Kirkpatrick, Wing Commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, grimaces as he's zip-tied by pararescuemen after running from the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at the conclusion of his FINI, or final, flight. Colonel Kirkpatrick has been commander of the 920th from April 2006 - May 2010.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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Take down

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Two Air Force Reserve pararescuemen (PJs) get Colonel Steve Kirkpatrick, wing commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, on the ground with their simulated weapons drawn. This was part of the colonel's FINI or final flight here, a traditional send-off for pilots when they change units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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Away he goes

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Tech. Sgt. Chris Lais and Senior Airman Brandon Forshaw, both reserve pararescuemen with the 920th Rescue Wing here, lead the way with Colonel Steven Kirkpatrick zip-tied in a stokes litter. Colonel Kirkpatrick was hosed down with water from fire trucks upon getting out of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter after his FINI, or final, flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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Hose down

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Colonel Steve "Wall Street" Kirkpatrick, Wing Commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, runs from the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter he just landed while being doused with water after his final fight here. Colonel Kirkpatrick has been commander of the 920th from April 2006 - May 2010.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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Chaplain

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - U.S. Air Force Reserve Chaplain, Capt. Matthew Simpson, is the newest addition to the 920th Rescue Wing here. He is one of six chaplains, at various Reserve Wings, assigned full-time to enhance resilience among members and their dependents. Capt. Simpson also assists the Wing Chaplain in advising the Wing Commander on issues of morale and morality in the 920th RQW and provides opportunities for religious expression, spiritual development and emotional wellness. The 920th RQW is an Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit and its Airmen deploy all over the world to provide humanitarian and rescue relief. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Snap Shot

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla - Major Paula Pino, 920th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, prepares to administer a flu shot during the unit's training weekend. Affectionately known as the "Shot Lady," Maj. Pino is charged with ensuring every 920th Rescue Wing member is current on their immunizations. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Heather Kelly)
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Loading up the plane

BAGRAM, Iraq - Tech. Sgt. Corey Hellmann, a Reservist from the 920th Rescue Wing's medical squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. discusses the best way to load a critical care patient onboard an awaiting Air Force transport aircraft for medical evacuation. Sergeant Hellmann volunteered to depoly as a part of the critical care air transport (CCAT) team. The CCAT and aeromedical evacuation teams are a group of highly specialized nurses, physicans, medical technicians and respiratory therapists charged with the responsibility of patient care during medical flying missions out of the war zone. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Air care

BAGRAM, Iraq - Onboard a military airplane is where Tech. Sgt. Corey Hellmann's medical expertise is most needed. As a reservist from the 920th Rescue Wing's medical squadron, he is deployed from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. as part of the critical care air transport team (CCAT) where he performs his duties high above the ground. Critical patients are under his care during their evacuation flights out of the war zone. Sergeant Hellmann has volunteered twice for the war effort over the last couple of years and has helped hundreds of wounded Soldiers and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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The finishing touches

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Senior Airmen Jarrod Burgess and Tech. Sgt. Darryl Perron work together to stuff the parachute back in its original casing. Usually packing a parachute is a one-man job,but for this case, two sets of hands sped up the process. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Leslie Kraushaar)
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