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Jan. 27, 2017
NFL football hero visits Guardian Angels, shares personal journey with mental illness

If you ever followed American football in the 1980s, the name Herschel Walker of the Dallas Cowboys was legendary. At six-foot-one, his granite-like physique was built not by lifting weights but through bodyweight exercises — lots of them. On the order of 2,000-3,000 push-ups and sit-ups every day.
Aug. 22, 2016
Patrick to host pararescue rodeo, reunion Sept 19-25

The 920th Rescue Wing's Pararescue Team from its 308th Rescue Squadron will host the annual Pararescue Rodeo and Reunion here Sept. 19-25.
July 26, 2016
Rigger trades active-duty career for Guardian Angel mission

Before a pararescueman jumps out the back of a cargo plane, the last thing on his mind should be whether or not his parachute will deploy. He shouldn’t wonder, before he jumps into a black abyss of water, if the jet ski package will be intact after its descent. His focus should be on saving a life.
Feb. 12, 2016
Portland pararescuers recover lost skier on Mount Hood

Air Force Reservists from the 304th Rescue Squadron joined forces with local volunteer search and rescue organizations to rescue a lost skier who called 911 after getting lost on Mount Hood, a popular wilderness recreation area 40 miles east of Portland.The call for assistance came in the early

NFL football hero visits Guardian Angels, shares personal journey with mental illness