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EMERGENCY AT SEA

RESCUE 1,000 MILES FROM HOME

When a cruise passenger suffered a medical emergency 350 miles off the U.S. coast, the 920th Rescue Wing sprang into action. Two HH-60G Pave Hawks, two HC-130J Combat King IIs, and elite pararescue teams raced to the scene. Hoisted aboard the ship, Airmen stabilized the patient and then airlifted him and his mother out. Staying in constant contact with doctors, the team delivered care en route. After eight hours, several refuelings, and 1,000 miles, the mission ended in success—showcasing the 920th’s unmatched ability to save lives anywhere on Earth.