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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

3 years ago

Airmen assigned to the 176th Maintenance Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, check a HC-130J Combat King II prior to takeoff at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 21, 2021. (Airman 1st Class Emily Farnsworth/Air Force)

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

3 years ago

920th Rescue Wing airmen head to Georgia to provide hurricane assistance

Reserve airmen with the 920th Rescue Wing out of Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, have deployed to Georgia.

By Kent Miller

7 years ago

This new wireless communication device fits on your teeth

The "Molar Mic" lets troops make radio calls from their teeth, without using a bulky headset.

By Charlsy Panzino

7 years ago

PJ killed in Iraq crash among 33 airmen honored for rescuing German sailors stranded at sea

Thirty-three Air Force Reserve airmen were honored last week for their role in the rescue of two German sailors stranded at sea last summer.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

Airman killed in Iraq crash receives posthumous medals at memorial service

Capt. Mark Weber, one of the seven airmen killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash in western Iraq, was posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal during a memorial service last week.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

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