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Florida Reserve wing relocates aircraft; stands ready to rescue in response to Irma

By 920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs / Published September 07, 2017

After flying weeklong relief efforts in Texas, 920th Rescue Wing reserve maintenance teams readied its aircraft to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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After flying weeklong relief efforts in Texas, 920th Rescue Wing reserve maintenance teams readied its aircraft to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Webb, special mission aviator, readies an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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Tech. Sgt. Daniel Webb, special mission aviator, readies an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

Maj. Mary Minshew, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, readies an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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Maj. Mary Minshew, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot, 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, readies an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

Maintenance teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, ready its wings to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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Maintenance teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, ready its wings to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

Maintenance teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, ready its wings to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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Maintenance teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, ready its wings to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

Maintenance and aircrew teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida ready an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)
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Maintenance and aircrew teams from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida ready an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to be relocated September 7 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path and to pre-position for rescue efforts after the storm if needed. Aircrews flew three HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and two HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; while pararescue teams configured as a rescue assets in case they are called into action from the aftermath of the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cathleen Snow)

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PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE --

After returning Sunday from flying weeklong relief efforts in Texas due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, 920th Rescue Wing reservists have turned around and relocated its helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft September 7 , 2017 in response to Hurricane Irma’s projected path, and are pre-positioned for rescue efforts after the storm hits if they are needed.

 

The Air Force Reserve Command wing also cancelled its September 9-10 drill training weekend here due to the storm.

 

Col. Kurt Matthews, 920th Rescue Wing commander, strongly urged all rescue warriors to get prepared. “Now is the time to secure your home and ensure you have emergency supplies and an evacuation plan,” he said.

 

Matthews said his biggest priority is to protect “Airmen and assets”.  He urged wing members to follow base social media; listen to the news and local authorities; and to follow proper protocols to keep yourself and your family safe.

 

The 920th RQW relocated its HH-60G “Jolly” Pave Hawk helicopters to Orlando; and its HC-130P/N “King” fixed-wing aerial refueling aircraft to Georgia; and its pararescue teams are configured as rescue assets in case they are called into action due to the aftermath of the storm.

 

Wing personnel should take action to prepare for the possible arrival of hurricane-force winds. These actions include the potential for evacuation of the base and all barrier islands.

 

Wing leadership is coordinating preparation and response operations with the 45th Space Wing, Brevard County and NASA emergency management operations centers.

 

Starting Sept 7, members can also contact the Patrick AFB/Cape Hotline at 1-800-470-7232 for Hurricane Irma information.

 

For more information about the 920th RQW, log on to the wing’s Web site: www.920rqw.afrc.af.mil or follow the wing on Facebook or Twitter.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES, VISIT:  

www.patrick.af.mil

 www.facebook.com/920thRescueWing

www.facebook.com/45SpaceWingatPatrickAirForceBaseFla

twitter.com/920RescueWing

twitter.com/45thSpaceWing

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT:

http://www.brevardcounty.us/EmergencyManagement/Preparedness

http://www.floridadisaster.org/index.asp

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

http://www.patrick.af.mil/Units/Hurricane-Information

https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes