Pararescue squadron deploys to Horn of Africa Published Jan. 15, 2014 By 943rd Rescue Group public affairs 943rd Rescue Group DAVIS MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- A small contingency of reservists from the 306th Rescue Squadron deployed to the Horn of Africa, Jan. 14. The deploying Reserve Airmen comprised of pararescuemen (PJs) and various support personnel from the 306th RQS. "You are the best personnel recovery unit in the Air Force," said Col. Harold Maxwell, commander 943rd Rescue Group as he addressed the group of deploying Airmen. "Your presence in the Horn of Africa will make a difference to those in harm's way because they've got the best to back them up." The PJ's and support personnel will support Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa for personnel-recovery operations along with humanitarian efforts as needed. The 306th RQS is a subordinate unit of the 943rd RQG, which trains personnel with equipment to achieve and maintain the capability to perform day or night combat rescue missions and provide humanitarian support. The parent unit of the 943rd RQG is the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick AFB, Florida. Air Force pararescuemen are specifically organized, trained and equipped to conduct personnel recovery operations in hostile or denied areas as a primary mission.