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Rocket Airmen

Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., cleared the launch path of mariners in an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter off the nearby coast of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to allow the safe launch of a Trident Missile Feb. 22. The Navy's USS Tennessee, an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, underwent demonstration and shakedown operations (DASO) and successfully fired the D-5 Trident test missile off the coast to ensure that the submarine's crew could safely meet the stringent requirements for handling, maintaining and operating her strategic weapons system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)
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Suiting up

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- Staff Sgt. Leslie Forshaw, assistant chief of public affairs for the 920th Rescue Wing, serves as a model for NASA personnel to demonstrate how to properly remove the gear from an astronaut if something were to happen to the shuttle during lift off or landing. The 920th RQW provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle launches from Kennedy Space Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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Comm check

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- Air Force and NASA members of the Joint Task Force conduct a medical briefing here for the upcoming space shuttle launch. In a worst-case scenario, if something were to happen during lift off or landing, Air Force rescue crews would be prepared to properly remove the gear from an astronaut to administer life-saving medical treatment. The 920th provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle missions from nearby Kennedy Space Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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Team Rescue

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Team Rescue, comprising of Air Force Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, stand tall during the final landing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, July 21, 2011. This group of Reserve Airmen are comprised of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilots, crew, pararescueman and flight medics. These rescue responders have been the insurance policy ready to perform the world's largest search and rescue mission if called upon, during the astronauts' daring entries and exits into space. This is the final flight for the Atlantis marking the end of NASA?s manned space program. Rescue reservists from the 920th RQW, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been present since the start of the shuttle mission to clear the range and stand by in the event of a mishap. The 920th RQW uses HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to transport their highly-trained and effective rescue teams, often called Guardian Angels. Their unique combat search-and-rescue skills and equipment make them the most qualified in the world to respond to any emergency scenario, the worst being one that would cause the astronauts to bail out over the Atlantic Ocean during liftoff. Even though the shuttle mission has come to an end, the Airmen from the 920th RQW are on hand for every rocket launch to clear the 1,000 square mile area, called the Eastern Range, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S Air Force photo/Major Simpson)
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Touch down!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its return to Earth, July 21, 2011. This is the final flight for the Atlantis marking the end of NASA's manned space program. Rescue reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been present since the start of the shuttle mission to clear the range and stand by in the event of a mishap. The 920th RQW uses HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to transport their highly-trained and effective rescue teams, often called Guardian Angels. Their unique combat search-and-rescue skills and equipment make them the most qualified in the world to respond to any emergency scenario, the worst being one that would cause the astronauts to bail out over the Atlantic Ocean during liftoff. Even though the shuttle mission has come to an end, the Airmen from the 920th RQW are on hand for every rocket launch to clear the 1,000 square mile area, called the Eastern Range, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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Touch down!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its return to Earth, July 21, 2011. This is the final flight for the Atlantis marking the end of NASA's manned space program. Rescue reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been present since the start of the shuttle mission to clear the range and stand by in the event of a mishap. The 920th RQW uses HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to transport their highly-trained and effective rescue teams, often called Guardian Angels. Their unique combat search-and-rescue skills and equipment make them the most qualified in the world to respond to any emergency scenario, the worst being one that would cause the astronauts to bail out over the Atlantic Ocean during liftoff. Even though the shuttle mission has come to an end, the Airmen from the 920th RQW are on hand for every rocket launch to clear the 1,000 square mile area, called the Eastern Range, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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Touch down!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Space Shuttle Atlantis makes its return to Earth, July 21, 2011. This is the final flight for the Atlantis marking the end of NASA's manned space program. Rescue reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been present since the start of the shuttle mission to clear the range and stand by in the event of a mishap. The 920th RQW uses HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to transport their highly-trained and effective rescue teams, often called Guardian Angels. Their unique combat search-and-rescue skills and equipment make them the most qualified in the world to respond to any emergency scenario, the worst being one that would cause the astronauts to bail out over the Atlantic Ocean during liftoff. Even though the shuttle mission has come to an end, the Airmen from the 920th RQW are on hand for every rocket launch to clear the 1,000 square mile area, called the Eastern Range, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/Major Matthew Simpson)
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The final landing STS-135

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two Air Force Reserve HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, pilots and crew fly over the Space Shuttle Atlantis, July 21, 2011, at the Kennedy Space Center landing strip. Rescue reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., have been present since the start of the shuttle mission to clear the range and stand by in the event of a mishap. The 920th RQW uses HC-130P/N King refueling aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters to transport their highly-trained and effective rescue teams, often called Guardian Angels. Their unique combat search-and-rescue skills and equipment make them the most qualified in the world to respond to any emergency scenario, the worst being one that would cause the astronauts to bail out over the Atlantic Ocean during liftoff. Even though the shuttle mission has come to an end, the Airmen from the 920th RQW are on hand for every rocket launch to clear the 1,000 square mile area, called the Eastern Range, over the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Major Matthew Simpson)
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Doing what they're trained to do

PHILIPPINE SEA, North Pacific Ocean -- Air Force pararescuemen flank Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott, sitting in the Gemini 8 space craft, while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship, the USS Leonard F. Mason after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean Mar. 16, 1966. Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. provide first-response contingency medical and rescue support for all NASA shuttle launches. With the advent of the NASA's new capsule-based, manned-spaceflight program, Constellation, Air Force pararescuemen will once again greet astronauts on the high seas following splashdown. (NASA courtesy photo)
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Pararescuemen back then

301st Aerospace Rescue Recovery Squadron CH/HH-3 Pelican amphibious helicopter space shuttle support crew members pose in front of the helicopter. From left to right: Master Sgt. David McKay, pararescueman, Tech. Sgt. Frank Beaudoin, pararescueman, Maj. John Goodwin, pilot, Lt. Col. William Johnson, pilot, and Master Sgt. Robert Romph. The 920th was originally the 301st Rescue Squadron, which was activated in 1956, becoming the Air Force Reserve's first and only rescue squadron. In 1961 the wing began a long relationship with NASA and the U.S. space program, providing rescue-contingency operations for the first Mercury launch. (Courtesy photo)
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Back in the days

Pararescuemen don protective clothing required for space shuttle rescue support. The 920th Rescue Wing was orignally the 301st Rescue Squadron, which was activicated i 1956, becoming the Air Force Reserve's first and only rescue squadron. (Courtesy photo)
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Apollo 11

Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hatleberg closes the Apollo 11 spacecraft hatch as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, Jr await helicopter pickup from their life raft. They splashed down at 12:50 pm EDT July 24, 1969, 900 miles southwest of Hawaii after asuccessful lunar landing mission. (photo/NASA)
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PJs doing their job

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- A HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter here prepares to take off in support of the last shuttle launch. Inside the HH-60G are pararescuemen who have specialized training in the event of a shuttle crisis. The 920th Rescue Wing provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle missions, including safety and security surveillance of the Eastern Range during all launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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Watchful eyes

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- Tech. Sgt. Peter Pavenski, a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter gunner here, watches over the Atlantic Ocean for any boats or ships while range clearing for the Space Shuttle Atlantis launch. This is the last shuttle launch for NASA. The 920th Rescue Wing provides rescue support for all NASA space shuttle missions, including safety and security surveillance of the Eastern Range during all launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and Kennedy Space Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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Reaching for the stars

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.- A billow of smoke from the engines of the Space Shuttle Atlantis is all that remains following the final launch July 8th. Men and women from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force base, were standing by in support of the launch. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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We have liftoff!

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.- Space Shuttle Atlantis takes off, marking the end of the space shuttle era. The 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., has provided support for the men and women of the shuttle launches for over 20 years. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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Discussing the future of spaceflight

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.- A Boeing engineer chats with Staff Sgts. Leslie Forshaw and Anna-Marie Wyant, 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs Specialists, during the final shuttle launch July 8th. Despite the final launch, many commercial vendors are looking into manned spaceflight, continuing the need for support from the 920th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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Countdown to Launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.- A large clock in the middle of a field counts down towards the final shuttle launch. Members of the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base,Fla., stood by in preparation to provide support to the astronauts of Space Shuttle Atlantis. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ryan Liss)
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Pilot of the pave hawk

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- Lt. Colonel David Blackburn, 301st Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot here, waits in the cockpit of a pave hawk before providing flight support to NASA for the last shuttle launch. The 920th Rescue Wing provides NASA launch support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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Pave Hawk check

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.- Senior Master Sergeant Omar Rivera, 301st flight engineer here, is doing final checks on a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter before take-off to do routine range clearing- making sure there are no boats or people in a 5-mile radius of the shuttle launch. The 920th Rescue Wing provides flight support to NASA for the shuttle launches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Natasha Dowridge)
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