Air Force’s new search-and-rescue helicopter heads to first deploymentThe Air Force can now launch a 30-day deployment of four HH-60Ws anywhere in the world.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Jolly Green II rescue helicopter on track for operational tests this monthSikorsky's HH-60W Jolly Green II has multiple improvements to make it safer in a crash and collect information on where the rescue needs to take place.By Stephen Losey21 months ago
Alaska Guardsmen rescue pregnant woman after a snowmobile accidentPararescuemen spent an hour stabilizing the woman so she could evacuate to a hospital.By Rachel S. Cohen23 months ago
A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years laterLt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years 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. Cohen2 years ago
Davis-Monthan, Nellis prepare for new missions as A-10 retirements loomCongress still needs to approve the Air Force's request to retire some A-10s.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
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