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Vehicle Assembly Building

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Airmen of the 920th Rescue Wing here fly by NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, located at NASA's Kennedy Space Center as they secure the area beneath Space Shuttle Endeavor's launch path May 16, 2011. Their mission is to respond to the astronauts if a mishap were to happen during lift off. The VAB is the fourth largest building in the world by volume. It is also the largest single-story building in the world and the tallest building in the U.S. outside an urban area.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
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Astronaut Angels

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Two Guardian Angel Airmen and a flight doctor fly aboard each of the four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters primed for saving the lives of the astronauts who lifted off aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor May 16, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
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Early in the morning

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Tech. Sgt. Adrian Durham, pararescueman, 920th Rescue Wing here, is ready rescue hours before Space Shuttle Endeavor's lift off May 16, 2011. An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prepares for flight as an HC-130P/N King refueler taxis in the background. The King is equipped with a Rigging Alternate Method Zodiac or RAMZ inflatable, motorized boat, which will deploy, along with the GA Airmen to speed the response time to the astronauts if something were to go wrong during lift off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
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All systems go for Guardian Angels

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Guardian Angel Weapons System Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing here, Tech. Sgt. Adrian Durham (Right) and Master Sgt. Jon Grant, pararescuemen, prepare for astronaut rescue prior to boarding an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter May 16, 2011 prior to the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
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0-dark-thirty

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Preparing their aircraft in the early morning hours prior to sunrise is nothing new to 920th Rescue Wing maintainers and aviators as they prep to support NASA astronauts prior to the second to the last space shuttle launch to the International Space Station. The NASA Space Shuttle program comes to and end later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Anna-Marie Wyant)
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Starry sky

PATRICK AIR FORCE, Fla. - Under a starry sky, Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing here, along with military from all other U.S. military services, prepare their aircraft for supporting NASA space shuttle cotingencies. This HH-60G Pave Hawk or Jolly, is one of four from the 920th RQW which wing aviators flew in support of this large-scale rescue effort May 16, 2011 during Space Shuttle Endeavor's last lift off to the International Space Station. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Anna-Marie Wyant)
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Jolly 3

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Prior to the liftoff of Space Shuttle Endeavor's last launch May 16, 2011, maintenance Airmen of the 920th Rescue Wing here prepare four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters for the aviators to clear the launch danger zone of boaters and ships. On each Jolly is the standard crew of four: the pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer and aerial gunner - with the addition of two Guardian Angels and one flight doctor equipped to take care of two critically injured astronauts and get them to the nearest hospital if something were to go wrong during liftoff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Anna-Marie Wyant)
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Behind the yoke and beyond

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Capt. Jayson Goetz, HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, 920th Rescue Wing, preps for takeoff to secure the area beneath the launch path of Space Shuttle Endeavor May 16, 2011. Airmen from the 920th RQW are charged as the premier rescue force to respond to and rescue the astronauts prior to, and during lift of, of all manned spaceflights from nearby Kennedy Space Center here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Anna-Marie Wyant)
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All systems go

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - During the early morning of May 16, 2011, maintenance Airmen prepare four HH-60G Pave Hawks to support pre-launch and launch activities prior to the 8:56 a.m. EST last launch of Space Shuttle Endeavor. Team rescue is charged as guardians of the astronauts during all manned launches and returns from and to Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Annamarie Wyant)
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Window to launch

PATRICK AIR FORCE, Fla. - Maintenance and aviator Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing here prepare an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for pre-launch and launch support duties prior to NASA's second to the last launch May 16. The Airmen are charged as guardians of the astronauts during shuttle launches to save the astronauts' lives if they encounter trouble prior to, during, or just after lift off. (U.S. Air Force photo Annamarie Wyant)
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Team Rescue supports historic shuttle launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Every time a space shuttle takes off, the Rescue Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, are on hand in case of emergency. The 920th Airmen are charged as guardians of the astronauts during NASA space shuttle missions to and from Kennedy Space Center. This includes four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and crew, three HC-130 P/N King aircraft and crew and about 15 pararescuemen, not to mention all of the maintenance support personnel who keep these aged aircraft flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Space Shuttle

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Every time a space shuttle takes off, the Rescue Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, are on hand in case of emergency. The 920th Airmen are charged as guardians of the astronauts during NASA space shuttle missions to and from Kennedy Space Center. This includes four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and crew, three HC-130 P/N King aircraft and crew and about 15 pararescuemen, not to mention all of the maintenance support personnel who keep these aged aircraft flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Shuttle Launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Every time a space shuttle takes off, the Rescue Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, are on hand in case of emergency. The 920th Airmen are charged as guardians of the astronauts during NASA space shuttle missions to and from Kennedy Space Center. This includes four HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and crew, three HC-130 P/N King aircraft and crew and about 15 pararescuemen, not to mention all of the maintenance support personnel who keep these aged aircraft flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Robert Haston)
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Team Rescue supports historic shuttle launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing out of nearby Patrick Air Force base, look on as Space Shuttle Discovery sits majestically on the pad here prior to her last lift off. The Reserve Airmen provide NASA space shuttle support operations. Not only does aircraft maintenance keep Airmen on the go prior to and immediately after space shuttle launches, but as the rescue force charged as guardians of the astronauts, they must be prepared for taking off in their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters or HC-130P/N King aircraft to deliver recovery specialists, known as pararescuemen, to save the astronauts life wherever they end up. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Team Rescue supports historic shuttle launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing out of nearby Patrick Air Force base, sit on alert with their fleet of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters at the shuttle landing facility here in preparation for Space Shuttle Discovery's last lift off. The Reserve Airmen provide NASA space shuttle support operations. Air Force Reservists are responsible for rescuing the astronauts if they were to bail out of the shuttle into the Ocean due to an emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Into the wild blue yonder

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing out of nearby Patrick Air Force base, look on as Space Shuttle Discovery gets closer to orbit on her last mission. The Reserve Airmen provide NASA space shuttle support operations. Not only does aircraft maintenance keep Airmen on the go prior to and immediately after space shuttle launches, but as the rescue force charged as guardians of the astronauts, they must be prepared for taking off in their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters or HC-130P/N King aircraft to deliver recovery specialists, known as pararescuemen, to save the astronauts life wherever they end up. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Discovery lifts off on her last flight

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing look on as NASA Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off on her last flight here. Rescue Wing Airmen on the go prior to and immediately after space shuttle launches since the Air Force Reservists are charged as guardians of the astronauts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Airmen on the go for Shuttle Discovery

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing out of nearby Patrick Air Force base, land this HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at the shuttle landing facility here in preparation for Space Shuttle Discovery's last lift off. The Reserve Airmen provide NASA space shuttle support operations. Not only are the reservists on alert during lift off charged with rescuing the astronauts, but remain on alert until the shuttle returns safely with the astronauts on board. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Team Rescue supports historic shuttle launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing at nearby Patrick Air Force Base land this HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter at the shuttle landing facility here in preparation for Space Shuttle Discovery's last lift off Feb. 24. The Reserve Airmen provide NASA space shuttle support operations and are responsible for rescuing the astronauts if they were to bail out of the shuttle into the Ocean due to an emergency situation. Not only are the reservists on alert during lift off, but remain ready for anything until the shuttle returns safely with the astronauts on board. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Matthew C. Simpson)
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Team Rescue supports historic shuttle launch

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Team Rescue from nearby Patrick Air Force Base, pose for a photo Kennedy Space Center's shuttle landing facility prior to Space Shuttle Discovery's last lift off Feb. 24. Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing are on alert during lift off and until shuttles returns safely with the astronauts on board. The 920th RQW have been tasked as the primary rescue force for NASA astronauts since the early 90s. (Courtesy photo)
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