129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard

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Colonel Steve Butow, 129th Rescue Wing Commander

Col. Steven J. Butow is the Commander of the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. As the wing commander, he is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining combat-ready forces for deployment and employment. The 129th Rescue Wing operates four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft, five HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and the Guardian Angel pararescue weapon system supporting the U.S. Air Force's personnel recovery mission. The 129th Rescue Wing is manned by more than 1,000 military and civilian personnel in 18 subordinate groups, squadrons, and flights. The wing also provides resources and support to an additional 200 personnel at two geographically separated locations. Read more.

Vice Wing Commander

Col. Jeffrey W. Magram is the Vice Wing Commander of the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. As the vice wing commander, he is responsible for organizing, training, equipping, and maintaining combat-ready forces for deployment and employment. Read more.

Command Chief

Command Chief Master Sgt. Jason E. Red is the eleventh Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif. Chief Red has served in the United States Air Force for a total of 21 years including seven in the California Air National Guard. Read more.

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