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10th Air Force

920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members hold up welcome home signs as they wait for the return of their 920th Rescue Wing loved ones at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members watch an HC-130J Combat King II as it flies over Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023, before landing. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members watch as an HC-130J Combat King II taxis on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Family members and loved ones gathered at the installation to welcome home their combat rescue Airman as they return from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members run to embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members run to embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members pose with their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

A 920th Rescue Wing Airman receives a kiss from his spouse on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

A family member embraces her 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members and loved ones pose with their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members pose with their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Family members and loved ones embrace their 920th Rescue Wing Airman on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. These combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

A 920th Rescue Wing Airman receives a kiss from his spouse on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

A 920th Rescue Wing Airman receives a kiss from his spouse on the flight line at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, April 7, 2023. Combat rescue Airmen recently returned from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan)

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920th Rescue Wing Airmen return from deployment

Published April 16, 2023
By Master Sgt. Kelly Goonan

PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. --

Last week, 920th Rescue Wing families, loved ones and leadership welcomed home combat rescue Airmen from an overseas deployment where they contributed to the generation and sustainment of combat air power while denying adversaries the exploitation of isolated personnel. Airmen from across the wing were reunited with family and friends here.