129th Rescue Wing and 58th Rescue Squadron rescue seriously ill cruise ship passenger

129th Rescue Wing and 58th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen hoist a passenger off the bow of the Holland America cruise ship, ms Westerdam. The passenger became seriously ill on Saturday, requiring medical treatment beyond the capabilities of the ship's medical staff. Once rescued the passenger was flown to San Diego, Calif. for further medical treatment. The 129th RQW Airmen are based at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. and the 58th RS Airmen are based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)

129th Rescue Wing and 58th Rescue Squadron rescue seriously ill cruise ship passenger

129th Rescue Wing and 58th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen hoist a passenger off the bow of the Holland America cruise ship, ms Westerdam. The passenger became seriously ill on Saturday, requiring medical treatment beyond the capabilities of the ship's medical staff. Once rescued the passenger was flown to San Diego, Calif. for further medical treatment. The 129th RQW Airmen are based at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. and the 58th RS Airmen are based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)

Aircrew flight equipment duo supports successful rescue squadron

Airmen deployed to the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, scramble after getting a training rescue call on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The Airmen are from the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dennis J. Henry Jr.)

Airman helps rescue squadron stay armed, ready to fight

Airmen from the 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct training on a .50 caliber machine gun at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan, March 7, 2013. The primary mission of the U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel. The Airmen are from the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dennis J. Henry Jr.)

Armed suspect.

California State Military Reserves, 2nd Battalion, Alpha Company members receive two days of security forces augmentee training, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., March 2, 2013. The CSMR soldiers are being instructed by Staff Sgt Michael Conner and Senior Airman Roberto Alvarez of the 129th Security Forces Squadron on vehicle challenge procedures. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

Armed suspect.

California Air National Guard Senior Airman Roberto Alvarez of the 129th Security Forces Squadron, instructs members of the California State Military Reserve on vehicle challenge, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., March 2, 2013. This group of CSMR soldiers are training to provide support to the Air National Guard during riots, natural disasters and deployments. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

Aim, fire.

A California Air National Guardsman assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing performs weapons training while wearing a gas mask, at Moffett Federal Airfield, March 2, 2013. The airman will be conducting weapons qualification at the Tracey Police Range the following day, in preparation for deployment. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

Aim, fire.

California Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Jacob Jonathan assigned to the 129th Logistics Readiness Squadron zeros in on the target, at Moffett Federal Airfield, March 2, 2013. Jonathan will be conducting weapons qualification at the Tracey Police Range the following day, in preparation for deployment. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

B-bags, check.

California Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Leandra Bodah, a materiel management journeyman assigned to the 129th Logistical Readiness Squadron, verifies “B-bag” hand receipts for personnel preparing to deploy Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Feb. 10, 2013. Bodah, was recognized as an outstanding performer during the previous Wing deployments. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

CPR, saving lives

California Air National Guard Senior Airman Leonard Tran, utilizes an automated external defibrillator (AED) during CPR training, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Feb. 10, 2013. According to the American Red Cross an AED is the only effective treatment for restoring an irregular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

CPR, saving lives

California Air National Guard Tech Sgt. David J. Chavez, an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crew chief and Certified CPR instructor assigned to the 129th Maintenance Squadron, trains Senior Airman Leonard Tran on how to apply an automated external defibrillator (AED), at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Feb. 10, 2013. According to the American Red Cross an AED is the only effective treatment for restoring an irregular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

MC-130P Combat Shadow

A U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow from 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (EQRS) comes in for a landing over the Grand Bara Desert during a training exercise in Djibouti, March 5, 2013. The 81st ERQS conducts regular training exercises in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Devin Doskey/Released)

Guardsmen deploy overseas

California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing board a bus that will take them to a C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. The Guardsmen are deploying overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Jan. 24, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)

Guardsmen deploy overseas

California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., are deploying overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Jan. 24, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)

Guardsmen deploy overseas

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 129th Rescue Squadron is loaded on a C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing, are deploying overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Jan. 24, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)

Guardsmen deploy overseas

Master Sgt. Mike Yeihey, an aerial port technician assigned with the 129th Logistics Squadron, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., straps down a jet engine trailer inside a C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft. California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing are deploying overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa, Jan. 24, 2013. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

California Air National Guard pararescuemen transfer an injured commercial sailor to an awaiting MC-130P Combat Shadow, Nov. 29, 2012. Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. performed the rescue operation 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

California Air National Guard pararescuemen transfer an injured commercial sailor to an awaiting MC-130P Combat Shadow, Nov. 29, 2012. Pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. performed the rescue operation 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

A California Air National Guard pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., hoist down to a merchant vessel, Nov. 29, 2012. The pararescuemen rescued an injured commercial sailor 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

A California Air National Guard pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron hoist down to a merchant vessel, Nov. 29, 2012. The pararescuemen rescued an injured Filipino commercial sailor 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

California Air National Guard pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron hoist down to a merchant vessel, Nov. 29, 2012. The pararescuemen rescued an injured Filipino commercial sailor 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Injured commercial sailor rescued by PJs

California Air National Guard pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron hoist down to a merchant vessel, Nov. 29, 2012. The pararescuemen rescued an injured Filipino commercial sailor 300 miles southwest of the coast of Cabo San Lucas. (photo courtesy by California Air National Guard)

Guardsmen deploy for Hurricane Sandy

An HH60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 129th Rescue Squadron is loaded into a C17 Globemaster III at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Oct 29, 2012. More than 100 California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing prepare to mobilize to the East Coast to assist with Hurricane Sandy rescue efforts. Two MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft, two HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters and two Guardian Angel Pararescue teams mobilized to the East Coast to provide life-saving rescue capabilities to those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)

Guardsmen deploy for Hurricane Sandy

Senior Airman Jessica Green, a photojournalist from the 129th Public Affairs, shoots photos of California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing as they load a HH60G Pave Hawk helicopter into a C17 Globemaster III at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Oct 29, 2012. More than 100 guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing prepare to mobilize to the East Coast to assist with Hurricane Sandy rescue efforts. Two MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft, two HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters and two Guardian Angel Pararescue teams mobilized to the East Coast to provide life-saving rescue capabilities to those in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Ray Aquino/RELEASED)