Master Sgt. William Posch, 36, stationed at Patrick Air Force Base
The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch upon his arrival home to Patrick Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon after he was killed in action last month in Iraq.
BREVARD COUNTY • PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA – The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch upon his arrival home to Patrick Air Force Base Tuesday afternoon after he was killed in action last month in Iraq.
The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respect to him and his family for their ultimate sacrifice during the fallen hero’s dignified transfer.
Posch, 36, an Indialantic, Florida, resident, was one of two Pararscuemen the wing lost March 15, 2018. Staff Sgt. Carl Enis, 31, of Tallahassee, was the other.
Both men were assigned to the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.
Master Sgt. William Posch arrived home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon after being killed in action in Iraq last month. The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respect to MSgt. Posch and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. The Patrick Honor Guard conducted Posch’s dignified transfer and many from throughout the community were there to provide support. (U.S. Air Force Image)
The squadron of elite Guardian Angel Airmen serve as highly trained rescue specialists, on and off the battlefield, providing life-saving trauma care and search and rescue as part of the 920th Rescue Wing – one of the most deployed units in the Air Force Reserve.
Both civilians and military personnel, and those with base access, stood shoulder-to-shoulder to show their respect as the motorcade escorting MSgt. Posch and his loved ones passed by them.
Those in uniform rendered a salute while the civilians placed their hand over their heart. Among the motorcade escorts were: Brevard County Sherriff deputies, Patriot Guard Riders and Jacksonville Ocean Rescue life guards. Posch served as a lifeguard after graduating high school.
The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch upon arriving home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon after being killed in action in Iraq last month. The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respect to MSgt. Posch and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. The Patrick Honor Guard conducted Posch’s dignified transfer. (U.S. Air Force Image)
Posch had 18 years of service, the last ten of which were with the 920th Rescue Wing. Among his decorations were the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster; an Aerial Achievement Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat Device posthumously.
MSgt. Posch and SSgt. Enis gave their last full measure performing their mission and serving our most noble Pararescue creed: ‘These things we do, that others may live’. In the face of this tragedy, we will honor their service and sacrifice and join their loved ones in mourning the immense void left behind by the loss of these great men – our rescue brothers,” said Col. Kurt Matthews, the 920th Rescue Wing commander.
The Patrick Air Force Base community came out in full force to honor Master Sgt. William Posch upon arriving home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon. The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respects to MSgt. Posch and his family for their ultimate sacrifice during his dignified transfer. Posch, 36, was one of two Pararscuemen the wing lost March 15, 2018 when they were killed in action during an overseas combat deployment to Iraq. Staff Sgt. Carl Enis, 31, was the other. Among the motorcade escorts were Brevard County Sheriff deputies. (U.S. Air Force Image)Master Sgt. William Posch arrived home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon after being killed in action in Iraq last month where he was greeted by many community members. The Patriot Guard Riders were among those who showed their support and escorted the motorcade for Posch’s dignified transfer. The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respect to MSgt. Posch and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force Image)Master Sgt. William Posch arrived home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon after being killed in action in Iraq last month where he was greeted by many community members. The Patriot Guard Riders were among those who showed their support and escorted the motorcade for Posch’s dignified transfer. The entire base lined the streets of Patrick Air Force Base to pay respect to MSgt. Posch and his family for their ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force Image)Master Sgt. William Posch arrived home to Patrick Air Force Base April 3, 2018 at noon after being killed in action in Iraq last month where he was met by his family and the community. Posch, an Indialantic, Florida, resident, had 18 years of service, the last ten of which were with the 920th Rescue Wing. Among his decorations were the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster; an Aerial Achievement Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor. He was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal with Combat device posthumously. (U.S. Air Force Image)
