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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

3 weeks ago

The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, lifts off from the flight line for its first combined test flight Feb. 11, 2020 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Grey Wolf is set to replace the Air Force’s aging UH-1N Huey fleet. (Samuel King Jr./Air Force)

Joint Base Andrews likely to host Air Force’s new ‘Grey Wolf’ patrol helicopter

The Air Force plans to buy a pack of 82 MH-139A Grey Wolves from Boeing for $3 billion.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 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

13 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

15 months ago

Davis-Monthan, Nellis prepare for new missions as A-10 retirements loom

Congress still needs to approve the Air Force's request to retire some A-10s.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

New combat rescue helicopter for Air Force finishes key tests

The Air Force wrapped up the latest round of tests on its new combat rescue helicopter Tuesday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

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