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Air Force special ops chief says it’s time to embrace new missions
"The idea that anybody at the headquarters thinks special tactics is irrelevant and should be disbanded is patently false."
A battlefield bond, unbroken: Goldfein reunites with PJ who rescued him in Serbia
The bond between Gen. Dave Goldfein and the airmen who rescued him after he was shot down in Serbia remains as strong as ever.
This is why the Corps is partnering with elite Air Force pararescue jumpers in Africa and Europe
The PJs provide the Corps with dedicated technical rescue personnel, as well as field and in-flight paramedic capabilities.
By Shawn Snow
Air Force pararescue and special operations join search and rescue for 5 Marines still missing off Japanese coast
The 353rd Special Operations Group out of Kadena Air Force Base, Japan, has provided three MC-130s and three CV-22s, along with airmen from the Kadena’s 320th Special Tactics Squadron.
Navigation error blamed for deadly helicopter crash that killed seven US troops in western Iraq
The Air Force has released its investigation into the aircraft accident that left no survivors in western Iraq earlier this year, blaming pilot error after following a poorly designed flight plan.
By Kyle Rempfer
Hollywood gets all spooky-like in visit to Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force Special Operations Command is interested in Hollywood, or at least in making sure the movies coming out of Tinsel Town portray special operators more accurately.
By Kyle Rempfer
After flying beyond their service life, Air Force Pave Hawks are finally getting replaced
The Air Force’s HH-60G Pave Hawks — the Defense Department’s premier combat rescue helicopter — have aged beyond their expected service life and are in dire need of replacement.
By Kyle Rempfer
Air Force aircraft, special operators help drive Taliban out of Ghazni; one PJ wounded
A Taliban siege on the eastern Afghan city of Ghazni has reportedly been lifted, partially thanks to the U.S. Air Force fighters, bombers, drones and special operations airmen on the ground.
By Kyle Rempfer
The Air Force needs more special ops airmen. This is how it plans to get them.
A new recruiting squadron will focus on sourcing candidates for Air Force special operations career fields.
By Kyle Rempfer
US Air Force rescue units move closer to Africa and Eastern Europe
On April 20, Air Force pararescue airmen conducted their final jump over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, before their units — the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons — permanently moved to Aviano Air Base, Italy.
By Kyle Rempfer
Combat rescue airmen cope with trauma after deadly helicopter crash
The Tampa Bay Times reports on the aftermath.
By Staff Report