39th Rescue Squadron
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The 39th Rescue Squadron is an Air Force Reserve Command unit of the 920th Rescue Wing (920 RQW) at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. Until December 2019, it operated the Lockheed HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft conducting search and rescue and combat search and rescue/personnel recovery missions.[2] The squadron is currently transitioning to the Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, which will provide significant increases in the squadron's capabilities.[2] An Air Force Reserve Command unit, the 39th Rescue Squadron is operationally-gained by the Air Combat Command (ACC) upon mobilization.
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39th Rescue Squadron | |
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Active | 1952–1957; 1967–1972; 1992–1994; 1997–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Search and rescue |
Part of | Air Force Reserve Command |
Garrison/HQ | Patrick Space Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Crown/King[citation needed] |
Motto(s) | That Others May Live |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom[1] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col Paul S. Golando |
Insignia | |
39th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 12 March 1992)[1] |
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