Sept. 28, 2020 Heavy Hitting The 39th Rescue Squadron etched out a small but heavy piece of history on Sept. 17 with their first-ever heavy equipment airdrop.“Thanks to improved HC-130J capabilities, the 39th has added a new mission set of heavy equipment airdrops to our list of proficiencies,” said Capt. Michael, 39th RQS
Sept. 23, 2020 Rescue Airmen Enhance Lethality, Readiness of Wing Maj. Gen. Brian K. Borgen, Tenth Air Force Commander, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, visited 920th Rescue Wing Airmen at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 12.Borgen spent the weekend visiting Airmen within nearly every single squadron attached to the 920th RQW.“Our
Sept. 18, 2020 Testing the Waters Located along the Space Coast, 920th Rescue Wing Airmen are surrounded by water. For aircrew, having the knowledge and skills necessary to survive unanticipated water landings and/or other episodes where rescue may be required is paramount.The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained
Sept. 13, 2020 Lack of Red Flags Editor’s Note: Last names have been omitted for operational security.The National Institute of Mental Health describes feelings of despair, researching ways to die and social withdrawal as signs that someone is considering suicide. Additional signs listed on their website include extreme mood
Aug. 18, 2020 Spads and Leaping Tigers train, stand ready F-16 pilots from the 457th and 24th Fighter Squadrons assigned to the 301st Fighter Wing, U.S. Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, conducted a two week training exercise over the north Texas skies in order to accomplish established training objectives from August 3 through August
April 22, 2020 History in the making: Defeating COVID-19 with care On Aug. 1, 1948, the 301st Station Medical Group was activated at Smoky Hill Air Force Base, Kan., beginning a long history of Air Force service. The unit has been an important part of Air Force lineage in Texas since it was assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Wing on July 1, 1976 at what was
Jan. 10, 2020 301st Fighter Wing Financial Management excellence The 2019 Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Financial Management and Comptroller Awards are announced and the 301st Fighter Wing takes top honors.
Dec. 4, 2019 MacDill supports joint force exercise For around a week, the skies over MacDill Air Force Base, Florida buzzed with the sounds of HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters, as the base hosted a Joint Force deployment readiness exercise.
Sept. 18, 2019 The Air Force celebrates 72 years heritage 72nd Air Force birthday message from the top to today's Airmen.
July 4, 2019 Independence Day letter Acting Secretary of the Air Force Secretary Matthew Donovan, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright send a July 4, 2019 message to their Airmen.