Latest "hh-60W" stories

An MH-139A Grey Wolf lifts off for a mission Aug. 17, 2022, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Grey Wolf sortie was the first flight since the Air Force took over ownership of the aircraft Aug. 12. It also marked the first all-Air Force personnel flight in the Air Force’s newest helicopter. (Samuel King Jr./Air Force)

New in 2023: Welcoming new airframes to the fleet

The Air Force hopes to show off the B-21 Raider bomber's first flight in 2023 — though that target has been pushed back multiple times.

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

A snowstorm and a plane crash stranded 13 in the Alaskan wilderness. The Guardsmen who rescued them have won an award.

Search-and-rescue crews were trying to help sick mountain climbers when a crashed plane needed them, too.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 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

21 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

24 months ago

Sikorsky’s new combat rescue helicopter hovers into production

A "Milestone C" decision means the HH-60W will now move into low-rate initial production.

By Valerie Insinna

4 years ago

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