Vance pledges to help airman’s widow after online backlash exposed benefit gapsAfter Air Force Maj. Alex Klinner died in a KC-135 crash during operations against Iran, his wife Libby struggled to receive some combat-related benefits.By Cristina Stassis6 days ago
Joint Base Andrews activates new helicopter squadron for HH-60W missionThe 5th Helicopter Squadron, which activated Thursday, is slated to be the first unit on base to receive and train with the HH-60W Jolly Green IIs.By Cristina Stassis13 days ago
Joint Base Andrews airmen reflect on Huey’s legacy ahead of switch to HH-60WsJoint Base Andrews will receive 26 Jolly Green IIs to replace their 26 UH-1N Hueys, leaving airmen to reminisce over the latter's legacy at the base.By Cristina Stassis13 days ago
Airmen rescue 5 Navy sailors in California with HH-60WsAirmen rapidly deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five Navy personnel near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on Aug. 10.By Cristina Stassis3 weeks ago
Joint Base Andrews to receive 26 HH-60Ws, stand up helicopter squadronJoint Base Andrews will receive 26 HH-60W "Whiskey” helicopters, replacing its aging UH-1N “Huey” fleet and adding 60 active-duty positions.By Cristina Stassis4 weeks ago
F-16 pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in Saudi Arabia deploymentCapt. Nathanial “Icarus” Welch received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for his actions during a 2025 Operation Rough Rider mission.By Cristina Stassis8 weeks ago
