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A casualty evacuation exercise with a Jolly Green II helicopter in Africa

Air Force’s new rescue helicopter notches first saves in Africa

HH-60W Jolly Green II crews saved the lives of two foreign troops on a December rescue mission in the Horn of Africa.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

An HH-60 Pave Hawk sits on the flightline at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2017. (Master Sgt. Benjamin Wilson/Air Force)

Rescue crews honored for response to Iranian ballistic missile attack

“These airmen exemplify the rescue and attack mission of the 355th Wing,” the Air Force said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

Air Force’s new search-and-rescue helicopter heads to first deployment

The Air Force can now launch a 30-day deployment of four HH-60Ws anywhere in the world.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

US Air Force’s new Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopter begins operational testing

The announcement comes days after the Air Force revealed it wants to cut its total order of the helicopter by one-third, to 75.

By Stephen Losey

12 months ago

Alaska Guardsmen rescue pregnant woman after a snowmobile accident

Pararescuemen spent an hour stabilizing the woman so she could evacuate to a hospital.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

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