The 57th Rescue Squadron hosted an open house Nov. 15, 2024, to showcase the new Guardian Angel Operations Facility at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The facility was built to provide the 57th RQS with enhanced infrastructure to support their mission of providing personnel recovery, combat search and rescue, civil search and rescue and casualty evacuation subject matter experts to fulfill USEUCOM, USAFRICOM and NATO security cooperation requirements. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Richard Rubio)
November is National Native American Heritage Month, and the Army honors Soldiers from Native American and Alaska Native communities, and expresses appreciation for their contributions, as well as those of Veterans, civilians and family members.
The theme of the recognition this year is âAffirming Native Voices: Visibility â Leadership â Service,â which reflects on the commitment of Native Americans and Alaska Natives.