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Rescue

News, analysis, and explainers on military rescue operations.

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Navy and Coast Guard rescue three lost scuba divers near Guam

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 2, 2023

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“We found them!” – How the Coast Guard rescued 4 lost divers

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 25, 2023

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Inside an Air Force Pararescue mission in the middle of the Pacific Ocean

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 2, 2023

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Air Force Pararescue teams are looking for a new boat to rescue astronauts

By Matt White

Posted on Jul 3, 2023

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Airmen awarded for daring 2020 long-distance hostage rescue mission in Nigeria

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 18, 2023

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The Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter just pulled off its first life-or-death save during a deployment

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 12, 2023

How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope
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How Air Force maintainers fixed a rescue helicopter that was literally at the end of its rope

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 18, 2022

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Inside the Army school where helicopter pilots learn the dangerous art of mountain flying

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 3, 2022

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‘Don’t quit’ and other lessons from a legendary Air Force PJ’s 26-year career

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 19, 2022

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Air Force crew performs first-ever rescue in brand new search-and-rescue helicopter

By David Roza

Posted on Oct 12, 2022

Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport
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Corps official admits Marine at Trump rally was in iconic video of baby rescue at Kabul airport

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 8, 2022

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How an Air Force Reaper drone helped save lives aboard a burning ship in the Pacific

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 24, 2022

Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker
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Air Force rescuers just flew hundreds of miles over the Pacific to save a patient on an oil tanker

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 15, 2022

Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week
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Air Force PJs saved dozens of lives across the country last week

By David Roza

Posted on Aug 1, 2022

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The incredible story of a daring Air Force pararescue mission in the middle of the Atlantic

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 29, 2022

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Air Force pits helicopter pilots against Russian-made Hinds in rare mock battle

By David Roza

Posted on Jul 19, 2022