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News, analysis, and explainers on military rescue operations.

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Coast Guard, partners rescue stranded mariners from island in Micronesia Coast Guard, partners rescue stranded mariners from island in Micronesia

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 4 2020

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Air Force KC-135 crew locates missing mariners on lone Pacific island Air Force KC-135 crew locates missing mariners on lone Pacific island

By Task & Purpose

/ Aug 4 2020

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7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank 7 Marines and 1 sailor presumed dead as rescue efforts end 40 hours after amphibious assault vehicle sank

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 2 2020

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Special Tactics Night Jump Special Tactics Night Jump

By Task & Purpose

/ Jul 14 2020

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National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game National Guard soldier awarded Soldier’s Medal for stopping shooting at high school football game

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 13 2020

News

Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home Fire official says Navy petty officer lied about saving two children from a burning home

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 6 2020

Culture

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

/ Jul 6 2020

News

Twin infants evacuated from South Korea amidst COVID-19 crisis Twin infants evacuated from South Korea amidst COVID-19 crisis

By Task & Purpose

/ Mar 30 2020

News

‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home ‘I really wasn’t thinking of anything else’ — Guardsman saves widow and her four dogs from burning home

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2020

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‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea ‘He was risking his own life’ — Marine awarded for rescuing pregnant woman who was swept out to sea

/ Feb 26 2020

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He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine He raced through incoming fire so he could put himself between an enemy’s rifle and a wounded Marine

/ Feb 23 2020

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4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current 4 Marines recognized for heroic rescue of mother and 2 daughters caught in a deadly rip current

/ Jan 29 2020

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Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash Marine grunt being considered for award after saving 3 from fiery car crash

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 22 2020

News

A Marine veteran gave his life to rescue tenants from a burning apartment building A Marine veteran gave his life to rescue tenants from a burning apartment building

/ Dec 26 2019

News

‘Nobody stood up so I did’ — Army combat medic saves unconscious airline passenger ‘Nobody stood up so I did’ — Army combat medic saves unconscious airline passenger

By Haley Britzky

/ Dec 26 2019

History

The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion

By Chris Capelluto

/ Dec 16 2019

History

The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge The forgotten nurse who saved hundreds of American lives during the Battle of the Bulge

By Jason Nulton

/ Dec 13 2019

News

Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130 Coast Guard suspends search for special tactics airman who fell from C-130

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 9 2019

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Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico Florida airman missing after falling from C-130 into Gulf of Mexico

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 6 2019

News

This pararescueman will be the next senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff This pararescueman will be the next senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 16 2019

News

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car ‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

By Haley Britzky

/ Oct 10 2019

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We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 3 2019

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An FBI agent had a surprise guest at his retirement ceremony: a Marine he rescued as a baby 22 years ago An FBI agent had a surprise guest at his retirement ceremony: a Marine he rescued as a baby 22 years ago

/ Aug 13 2019

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Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead Navy declares missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor dead

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 29 2019

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Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln Navy identifies missing sailor who reportedly went overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 22 2019

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We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life We salute the hero Marine vet who punched a shark in the face to save his daughter’s life

By Jared Keller

/ Jun 3 2019

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An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting An Army ROTC cadet sacrificed his life to save his fellow classmates during the UNC Charlotte shooting

By Jared Keller

/ May 2 2019

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This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger This Army officer died after donating bone marrow to save a complete stranger

By Haley Britzky

/ Apr 10 2019

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Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes Air Force operator to receive Silver and Bronze Star medals for heroically saving teammates, calling ‘danger close’ strikes

By Paul Szoldra

/ Apr 4 2019

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Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks Search scaled back for Marine lieutenant missing in California mountains for nearly 2 weeks

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 17 2019

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Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week Search continues for Marine lieutenant missing in the California mountains for over a week

By Paul Szoldra

/ Mar 11 2019

News

The Army Is Looking To Robots To Help Save Lives On The Battlefield The Army Is Looking To Robots To Help Save Lives On The Battlefield

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 23 2019

News

ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot ISIS Commander Tries Shooting Combat Propaganda. Then His ‘Brothers’ Leave Him For Dead After He Gets Shot

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 11 2019

News

‘When Your Brother’s Down, You Go To Your Brother’ — Fatally Shot, This Marine Rendered Aid To Fellow Officer For As Long As He Could ‘When Your Brother’s Down, You Go To Your Brother’ — Fatally Shot, This Marine Rendered Aid To Fellow Officer For As Long As He Could

/ Dec 21 2018

History

The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us

By Tessa Poppe, Council of the Former Enlisted

/ Aug 29 2018

Tech & Tactics

How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team How US Troops Are Working To Help Rescue That Trapped Thai Soccer Team

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 3 2018

News

Watch West Virginia Guardsmen Train For Swift Water Rescues In This Intense Video Watch West Virginia Guardsmen Train For Swift Water Rescues In This Intense Video

/ Jun 15 2018

Tech & Tactics

More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue More US Troops In Niger Were Nearly Wiped Out During Ambush And Chaotic Rescue

By Jeff Schogol

/ May 17 2018

News

An Air Force Investigator Was Browsing Reddit And Ended Up Saving An Airman’s Life An Air Force Investigator Was Browsing Reddit And Ended Up Saving An Airman’s Life

By Paul Szoldra

/ May 1 2018

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A JROTC Freshman Sacrificed Himself To Help Classmates Escape During Florida Shooting A JROTC Freshman Sacrificed Himself To Help Classmates Escape During Florida Shooting

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 16 2018

News

Hero JROTC Student Shielded Classmates With Kevlar During Florida School Shooting Hero JROTC Student Shielded Classmates With Kevlar During Florida School Shooting

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 15 2018

News

This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea This Is One Of US Military Planners’ Greatest Fears In A War With North Korea

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 8 2018

News

Rescued Sailors’ Dramatic Sea Story Raises Suspicions Among Experts Rescued Sailors’ Dramatic Sea Story Raises Suspicions Among Experts

/ Oct 31 2017

News

Navy Amphib Saves Boaters (And Their Dogs) Who Were Lost At Sea For 6 Months Navy Amphib Saves Boaters (And Their Dogs) Who Were Lost At Sea For 6 Months

By Adam Weinstein

/ Oct 27 2017

News

A Marine Vet Stole A Truck To Rescue Las Vegas Shooting Victims. The Owner’s Response Was Perfect A Marine Vet Stole A Truck To Rescue Las Vegas Shooting Victims. The Owner’s Response Was Perfect

/ Oct 5 2017

Tech & Tactics

Frida The Rescue Dog Is Saving Lives After Mexican Earthquake Frida The Rescue Dog Is Saving Lives After Mexican Earthquake

/ Sep 22 2017

Tech & Tactics

A ‘Cajun Navy’ Of Makeshift Boats Is Mounting Its Own Dunkirk To Rescue Victims Of Harvey A ‘Cajun Navy’ Of Makeshift Boats Is Mounting Its Own Dunkirk To Rescue Victims Of Harvey

/ Aug 31 2017

Tech & Tactics

Coasties Called In To Rescue A Bunch Of Bachelor Party Bros Stranded On A Sandbar Coasties Called In To Rescue A Bunch Of Bachelor Party Bros Stranded On A Sandbar

/ Aug 22 2017

News

Army Vet Hailed A Hero After Sacrificing His Own Life To Save 2 Random Teens Army Vet Hailed A Hero After Sacrificing His Own Life To Save 2 Random Teens

By Adam Linehan

/ Jun 29 2017

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Sailor Thought To Have Fallen Overboard Found Hiding In Engine Room Of USS Shiloh Sailor Thought To Have Fallen Overboard Found Hiding In Engine Room Of USS Shiloh

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jun 15 2017

News

Airman Uses Concealed-Carry Gun To Stop Knife Attack And Save A Life Airman Uses Concealed-Carry Gun To Stop Knife Attack And Save A Life

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 11 2017

Tech & Tactics

Florida Man Jumps In Pond To Rescue Eagle From Jaws Of Alligator Florida Man Jumps In Pond To Rescue Eagle From Jaws Of Alligator

/ Feb 11 2017

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

/ Feb 9 2017

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UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jan 26 2017

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 15 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

/ Nov 17 2016

News

Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men Unsung Heroes: The legendary Marine who dove onto a live grenade to save his men

/ Nov 10 2016

Tech & Tactics

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded

/ Oct 20 2016

News

Marine Rescues Elderly Vet Stranded On A Seattle Mountain Marine Rescues Elderly Vet Stranded On A Seattle Mountain

/ Sep 26 2016

News

SEAL Team 6 Fails To Rescue Hostages In Afghanistan SEAL Team 6 Fails To Rescue Hostages In Afghanistan

By Sarah Sicard

/ Sep 8 2016

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National Guardsmen On Routine Training Mission Find Elderly Woman Lost In Woods National Guardsmen On Routine Training Mission Find Elderly Woman Lost In Woods

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Jul 29 2016

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died After Rescuing A Family From A Burning Building UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died After Rescuing A Family From A Burning Building

By Tahlia Y. Burton

/ Jul 21 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The West Point Cadet Who Died Saving A Drowning Civilian UNSUNG HEROES: The West Point Cadet Who Died Saving A Drowning Civilian

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jul 7 2016

News

This Marine Veteran Saved Dozens In Orlando Nightclub Shooting This Marine Veteran Saved Dozens In Orlando Nightclub Shooting

/ Jun 14 2016