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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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920 RQW Wing Exercise

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, operated by the 301st Rescue Squadron, prepares to land in a field Oct. 29, 2020 during a training exercise. The 920th's Operations Group, Maintenance Group and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport team participated in a quarterly training exercise Oct. 29 that focused on the full combat capability the team brings to the fight by integrating world-class professionals to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920 RQW Wing Exercise

308th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen head towards a training objective Oct. 29, 2020 during a training exercise. The 920th's Operations Group, Maintenance Group and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport team participated in a quarterly training exercise Oct. 29 that focused on the full combat capability the team brings to the fight by integrating world-class professionals to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920 RQW Wing Exercise

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920 RQW Wing Exercise

308th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen respond to an active shooter simulation Oct. 29, 2020 during a training exercise. The 920th's Operations Group, Maintenance Group and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport team participated in a quarterly training exercise Oct. 29 that focused on the full combat capability the team brings to the fight by integrating world-class professionals to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920 RQW Wing Exercise

308th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen head towards an objective Oct. 29, 2020 during a training exercise. The 920th's Operations Group, Maintenance Group and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport team participated in a quarterly training exercise Oct. 29 that focused on the full combat capability the team brings to the fight by integrating world-class professionals to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920 RQW Wing Exercise

An HC-130J Combat King II flies overhead Oct. 29, 2020 during a wing training exercise. The 920th's Operations Group, Maintenance Group and Aeromedical Staging Squadron Critical Care Air Transport team participated in a quarterly training exercise Oct. 29 that focused on the full combat capability the team brings to the fight by integrating world-class professionals to conduct rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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Military Freefall

A 308th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen performs a military freefall from the back of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft on Oct. 29, 2020 during a training exercise. (Courtesy photo)

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Maj. Robert Lodge and Capt. Roger Locher

Maj. Robert Lodge and Capt. Roger Locher in the cockpit of their F-4D. (USAF photo)

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Douglas A-1E, A-1H/J Skyraider, HH-3E Jolly Green Giant

The major elements of the U.S. Air Force air rescue team in Vietnam: Douglas A-1E and A-1H/J Skyraider (visible are four from the 602nd Special Operations Squadron), and a Lockheed HC-130P Hercules recovery aircraft refueling a Sikorsky HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter in 1968. (National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo)

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Super Jolly Green Giant

An HH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant of the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron as seen from the gunner’s position of a helicopter of the 21st Special Operations Squadron in Vietnam, October 1972. (DoD photo)

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388th TFW SAM

A 388th TFW SAM hunter-killer team refueling on its way to North Vietnam, October 1972. (courtesy photo)

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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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PII is unique information about an individual not releasable to the public without the written consent of the individual. Examples includes Social Security numbers, dates of birth, marital status, race or financial information. (Air Force Graphic by Naoko Shimoji)

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Rescue is in his DNA

The 39th Rescue Squadron’s Assumption of Command Ceremony for Lt. Col. Steve took place Oct. 2, 2020 inside the fuel cell hangar on Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)