June 3, 2022 304th Rescue Squadron assists civilian search and rescue An eight-member Guardian Angel team from the 304th Rescue Squadron was called upon to assist with the rescue efforts of two injured climbers from Mount Rainier, Washington on May 13.
March 14, 2022 304th Rescue Squadron supports Mt. Hood search and rescue An 11-member Guardian Angel team from the 304th Rescue Squadron battled high winds and deep snow to assist with the rescue efforts of two injured climbers here March 7.A multi-team search-and-rescue mission was conducted in challenging conditions after two climbers fell approximately 200 feet in the
Aug. 17, 2020 Deployment in the Time of COVID It’s 2 a.m. on a hot and muggy morning. In an empty parking lot, minivans and SUV’s are gathering together. People of all ages are gathering around a sidewalk, holding signs with barely visible names. A 5-year-old girl sits on the curb, hands holding her face, waiting, waiting, waiting…At the
April 28, 2020 Mount Rainier Search-and-Rescue Training for Upcoming Hiking Season On April 22, 2020, the 304th Rescue Squadron performed mission essential training with the Army Reserve in support of search and rescue training for the upcoming climbing season at Mount Rainer National Park.In today’s climate of the COVID-19 pandemic, special measures were implemented to mitigate
July 21, 2018 Reserve rescue helicopter wins best in show at world's largest air tattoo The 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo, the world’s largest air show, according to its web site, selected the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 943rd Rescue Group, Tucson, Ariz., as the winner of best static display out of hundreds of aircraft.
March 31, 2017 Bataan survivor’s descendant leads unit in grueling marathon Thirty years ago, she was dancing on her granddaddy’s feet; this month, she marched 26.2 miles through deep desert sand and over mountains carrying a 50-pound ruck sack with four comrades in arms, in his honor.
March 30, 2017 Ride-along fuels Reservists dream in law enforcement Ever since Staff Sgt. Joshua Castorela went on his first ride-along with a family friend, he knew that he wanted a career in law enforcement.
March 30, 2017 Reserve defenders deploy to Dominican Republic ive U.S. Air Force Reserve defenders are heading to the Dominican Republic, in support of a Operation New Horizons, a 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) humanitarian mission to build churches and schools.
March 9, 2017 Rescue group hosts strategic alignment event Leadership and key personnel from the 920th Rescue Wing gathered to discuss the wing’s mission, vision, priorities and more during a strategic alignment event here March 7-8.Col. Kurt Matthews, 920th Rescue Wing commander, brought together leaders within the wing and the 943rd Rescue Group
Nov. 1, 2016 Pararescuemen gather for rodeo, reunion “That others may live.” To a pararecueman, this is the motto, creed and essence of what it means to be part of the Air Force’s guardian angel community. Through every war or conflict, this creed has created a brotherhood bonded through legacy - one continuing to be written. At the 2016 Pararescue