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Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan Army helicopter crew earns rare ‘broken wing award’ after surviving ‘catastrophic’ incident in Afghanistan

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 19 2022

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Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark Airmen acted on ‘gut feeling’ when they rescued 8 people from a circling bull shark

/ Jul 13 2022

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Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker Army pilots expertly land Black Hawk helicopter on knife’s edge ridge to save injured hiker

/ Jul 6 2022

A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation A Marine’s Bronze Star offers insight into US troops’ heroism during the Kabul evacuation

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 5 2022

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Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat Why fighting wildfires is the hardest flying Air Force crews do outside combat

/ Apr 26 2022

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The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’ The Air Force wants to rescue people with this ‘Whale Shark’

/ Apr 11 2022

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We salute the Marine who kicked in a windshield barefoot to save a man after a car crash We salute the Marine who kicked in a windshield barefoot to save a man after a car crash

By Max Hauptman

/ Dec 29 2021

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Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018 Air Force pilot awarded for saving Green Berets surrounded by Taliban fighters in 2018

/ Dec 10 2021

This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 6 2021

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‘Many died on the operating table’ — What Air Force search and rescue witnessed during the Kabul airport attack ‘Many died on the operating table’ — What Air Force search and rescue witnessed during the Kabul airport attack

/ Oct 13 2021

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Their car became stuck in flood waters. Then the Marines showed up. Their car became stuck in flood waters. Then the Marines showed up.

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 23 2021

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Top US general praises Air Force crews who rescued thousands from Kabul: ‘Nothing short of a miracle’ Top US general praises Air Force crews who rescued thousands from Kabul: ‘Nothing short of a miracle’

/ Sep 9 2021

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Army helicopter crew pulls off tricky ‘pinnacle’ landing to rescue hikers stranded on a mountain Army helicopter crew pulls off tricky ‘pinnacle’ landing to rescue hikers stranded on a mountain

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 8 2021

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The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 3 2021

The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 31 2021

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‘Now is the time where you bend the rules’ — Inside a US Marine veteran’s fight to get his Afghan interpreter to safety ‘Now is the time where you bend the rules’ — Inside a US Marine veteran’s fight to get his Afghan interpreter to safety

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 18 2021

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This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 13 2021

We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’ We salute the aircrew that rescued a man from a bear attack in a real-life version of ‘The Revenant’

By Jared Keller

/ Jul 23 2021

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He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen He saved the lives of five US troops. Now this Afghan interpreter is an American citizen

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 25 2021

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Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight Two Army Ranger medics saved lives by taking fresh blood from uninjured soldiers in the middle of a firefight

By Haley Britzky

/ Jun 2 2021

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This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona This real-life Air Force superhero saved 28 people from an active shooter in Arizona

/ May 27 2021

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This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety This Coast Guardsman helped pick up a flaming car with his bare hands and dragged 3 people to safety

/ May 24 2021

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines UNSUNG HEROES: The Corpsman Who Sprinted Into Gunfire To Save 5 Marines

/ May 20 2021

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This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead This airman went in search of caffeine at 3 a.m. He ended up saving a life instead

/ May 11 2021

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Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations Cop-turned-sailor-turned-nurse saves 2 people with 2 separate organ donations

/ Apr 22 2021

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COMIC: These A-10 Pilots Heroically Rescued 6 Surrounded Marines COMIC: These A-10 Pilots Heroically Rescued 6 Surrounded Marines

By Task & Purpose

/ Apr 16 2021

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‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink ‘He stood by me through everything’ — We salute the Air Force NCO who brought an airman back from the brink

/ Mar 18 2021

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‘I reacted on instinct’ — How a Marine rescued a child from drowning in a brutal rip current ‘I reacted on instinct’ — How a Marine rescued a child from drowning in a brutal rip current

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 18 2021

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52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew 52 years ago, this airman threw himself on a burning flare to save his crew

/ Feb 27 2021

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Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California Marine recognized for saving drowning couple from rough waters in California

/ Feb 21 2021

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Air traffic controller at Kirtland Air Force base credited with saving lives of Osprey crew Air traffic controller at Kirtland Air Force base credited with saving lives of Osprey crew

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 20 2021

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‘An everyday hero’ — Navy Corpsman saves a man’s life after serious car accident ‘An everyday hero’ — Navy Corpsman saves a man’s life after serious car accident

/ Jan 13 2021

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‘I always wanted a twin’ — Airman saves stranger’s life through bone marrow donation ‘I always wanted a twin’ — Airman saves stranger’s life through bone marrow donation

/ Jan 13 2021

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‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack ‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 5 2021

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When a stranger was hit by a car this Army medic ran to his aid and never left his side When a stranger was hit by a car this Army medic ran to his aid and never left his side

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 5 2021

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‘I don’t think I’m special’ says Marine who rescued a baby from a burning car ‘I don’t think I’m special’ says Marine who rescued a baby from a burning car

/ Dec 30 2020

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Marine awarded for saving elderly woman from deadly viper attack Marine awarded for saving elderly woman from deadly viper attack

/ Dec 29 2020

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We salute the Marine Corps infantryman who rescued an infant from a burning car We salute the Marine Corps infantryman who rescued an infant from a burning car

/ Dec 22 2020

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On his way to the ball, a Marine used his belt as a tourniquet to save a motorist’s life On his way to the ball, a Marine used his belt as a tourniquet to save a motorist’s life

/ Dec 17 2020

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US Marine saves elderly woman’s life after she was bitten by a Habu viper US Marine saves elderly woman’s life after she was bitten by a Habu viper

/ Dec 17 2020

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Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead Missing sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt declared dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 13 2020

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Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor Search underway for missing USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Dec 11 2020

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We salute these Army recruiters who dropped everything to respond to a car crash outside their office We salute these Army recruiters who dropped everything to respond to a car crash outside their office

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 10 2020

Watch A Pair Of ‘Redneck’ Monster Trucks Rescue A Military Vehicle Swamped By Harvey Watch A Pair Of ‘Redneck’ Monster Trucks Rescue A Military Vehicle Swamped By Harvey

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 10 2020

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Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle Army sergeant awarded Soldier’s Medal for saving a man from burning vehicle

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 3 2020

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Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism Airman who helped more than 30 people survive Las Vegas shooting finally recognized for his heroism

/ Dec 2 2020

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Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

/ Dec 2 2020

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We salute the Army recruiter who saved two people in Alaska this year We salute the Army recruiter who saved two people in Alaska this year

/ Dec 2 2020

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Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight Air Force pararescueman awarded Silver Star for risking his life to save his teammates during Afghanistan firefight

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 2 2020

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We salute the Army Black Hawk crew who saved a child from hurricane floodwaters in Honduras We salute the Army Black Hawk crew who saved a child from hurricane floodwaters in Honduras

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 2 2020

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US Airman Describes ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Rescue Of Thai Soccer Team From Cave US Airman Describes ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Rescue Of Thai Soccer Team From Cave

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 1 2020

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We salute the Army medic who performed life-saving CPR on a stranger at Walmart We salute the Army medic who performed life-saving CPR on a stranger at Walmart

By Haley Britzky

/ Nov 30 2020

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We salute these Marines for saving the life of a woman trapped underneath a car We salute these Marines for saving the life of a woman trapped underneath a car

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 25 2020

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Guard Company Marines’ quick thinking and response help save pedestrian’s life Guard Company Marines’ quick thinking and response help save pedestrian’s life

/ Nov 25 2020

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SEAL Team 6 rescues hostage in Nigeria and takes out all but 1 of the captors: ‘They were all dead before they knew what happened’ SEAL Team 6 rescues hostage in Nigeria and takes out all but 1 of the captors: ‘They were all dead before they knew what happened’

/ Oct 31 2020

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We salute the Marine who rushed to aid an injured police officer after a motorcycle wreck We salute the Marine who rushed to aid an injured police officer after a motorcycle wreck

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 28 2020

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Pararescue prep Afghanistan Pararescue prep Afghanistan

/ Oct 12 2020

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Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Sailors receive awards for thwarting a gunman who attacked Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 11 2020

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He watched a plane hit the Pentagon on 9/11. Then he braved flames and smoke to save lives He watched a plane hit the Pentagon on 9/11. Then he braved flames and smoke to save lives

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 11 2020

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Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor Navy ends search for missing USS Nimitz sailor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 8 2020

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Search and rescue underway for missing sailor on USS Nimitz Search and rescue underway for missing sailor on USS Nimitz

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 6 2020

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Utah National Guard member honored for saving lives during 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting Utah National Guard member honored for saving lives during 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 5 2020

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NATO’s submarine rescue team NATO’s submarine rescue team

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 1 2020

Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works Believe it or not, writing ‘SOS’ in the sand when you’re marooned on an island actually works

/ Aug 4 2020