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'These things we do’: Alaska’s Air Guard search and rescue teams save lives in the wilderness and in combat
In the almost 30 years since assuming search and rescue alert in Alaska, the Air National Guard's 176th Wing has performed more than 2,000 civilian search and rescues and is credited with saving more than 1,750 lives.
By Harm Venhuizen
Ambushed, wounded — and fighting back: Two pararescuemen awarded Silver Stars for Afghanistan heroism
Time and time again, despite being wounded, these PJs refused to take themselves out of the fight to save their comrades.
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.
Combat rescue airmen cope with trauma after deadly helicopter crash
The Tampa Bay Times reports on the aftermath.
By Staff Report