304th Rescue Squadron
| 304th Rescue Squadron | |
|---|---|
Pararescuemen from the 304th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron free-fall during a high-altitude jump over the Gulf of Tadjoura, Africa, | |
| Active | 1957–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Search and Rescue |
| Mottos | Non Pro Se Sed Aliis: Latin These Things We Do, That Others May Live |
| Engagements | Persian Gulf War Operation Allied Force Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Col. Luc Chandou |
| Insignia | |
| 304th Rescue Squadron emblem (approved 7 October 1991) | |
| 304th Rescue Squadron legacy emblem | |
| 304th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron emblem (Approved, 11 Oct 1973) | |
| 304th Air Rescue Squadron emblem (Approved, 11 Aug 1961) | |
The 304th Rescue Squadron is an Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit located at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. The squadron is a geographically separated unit assigned to the 943d Rescue Group at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. First activated in 1957, the 304th has provided continuous search & rescue operations for over 65 years.