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Reservists of the 301st Rescue Squadron at Patrick AFB, Fla., headed west last month to practice for their upcoming deployment to Southwest Asia. Part of Air Force Reserve Command’s 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick, the squadron spends most of its rescue time over water and low-lying coastal areas. The airmen traveled to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., to experience mountain flying. Per Col. Philip Manning, 920th RQW commander: “Small mistakes can be catastrophic. This is where we work out those small mistakes.”
Planning an Air Show Is Hard. At Andrews, It’s Even Harder
Sept. 17, 2025
Joint Base Andrews opened its flightline this month to thousands of civilians, exposing a normally restricted airbase that regularly hosts the president and foreign dignitaries to a curious public eager to see current and historic military aircraft up close and in action.
