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920th Rescue Wing relocates aircraft ahead of Hurricane Milton

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir
PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. --  

Last week, in preparation for Hurricane Milton, the 920th Rescue Wing swiftly relocated its HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters.

In under 24 hours, the aircraft were prepped, inspected, and flown to an alternate location, demonstrating the wing’s ready now mindset for rapid-deployment rescue operations. 

Aircraft depart from Patrick Space Force Base

Aircraft assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing departed Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Oct. 7, 2024, in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. In under 24 hours, the aircraft were prepped, inspected, and flown to an alternate location, demonstrating the wing’s ready now mindset for rapid-deployment rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)
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