129 RQW participates in ACC Operational Readiness Inspection

California Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing prepare the HHG-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopter for air shipment as part of the Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Dec. 3, 2011. The Phase I ORI tests the unit's wartime capabilities and readiness to deploy. (Air National Photograph by SSgt Kim E. Ramirez)

129 RQW participates in ACC Operational Readiness Inspection

California Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing participate in the first phase of an Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Dec. 3, 2011. The Phase I ORI tests the unit's wartime capabilities and readiness to deploy. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim E. Ramirez)

OAY Nominee: Master Sgt. Ronald Biggs

California Air National Guard Master Sgt. Ronald Biggs, First Sergeant for the 129th Operations Group, prepares eleven Airmen from the 129th Rescue Wing for their Distinguished Flying Cross award ceremony at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Nov. 5, 2011. (Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class John Pharr)

129 RQW prepares for ACC Operational Readiness Inspection

California Air National Guard Master Sgt. Daniel Starner, an HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter maintenance crew chief assigned to the 129th Maintenance Group, conducts a pre-generation check to the Pave Hawk for air shipment in preparation for the first phase of an Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Dec. 2, 2011. The Phase I ORI, scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4 at the 129th Rescue Wing, tests the unit's wartime capabilities and readiness to deploy. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)

129 RQW prepares for ACC Operational Readiness Inspection

California Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Rodney Moore, the wing mobility team leader assigned to the 129th Logistics Readiness Squadron, labels mobility bags in preparation of the first phase of an Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. Dec. 2, 2011. The Phase I ORI, scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4 at the 129th Rescue Wing, tests the unit's wartime capabilities and readiness to deploy. (Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kim Ramirez)

Guardsmen receive Distinguished Flying Cross

California Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 129th Rescue Wing are given a standing ovation after receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for rescue missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom inside Hangar 4, at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Nov. 5, 2011. (Air National Guard photo by A1C John Pharr)