Congress Questions Air Force’s Combat Rescue Readiness As HH-60W Helicopters Get Turned Into VIP Transports

It's clear the HH-60W fleet isn't ideal for the Pacific, but concerns are growing around the capacity of any dedicated combat ...
The Aviationist

First Ever Sling Load Training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base

Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II’s sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment. On Aug. 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia conducted ...
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Air Force Combat Controllers the “Under the Radar” Special Operators

Air Force Combat Controllers are elite special operations warriors trained to operate deep behind enemy lines, establishing ...
Task & Purpose

Air Force revamps its special warfare training pipeline

The Air Force is revamping the training pipeline for its toughest jobs. Beginning in November, the Air Force will add a 16-week tactical field course to the training pipeline of Airmen seeking to join ...
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Air Force trials new Arctic combat training in Alaska

The U.S. Air Force’s 673rd Security Forces Squadron in Alaska is trialing a new five-day Arctic Combat Development Course to prepare troops for fighting in extreme cold. The program teaches arctic ...

The Air Force wants the F-35 to inherit part of the A-10’s rescue role, and the handoff is more complicated than retiring a plane

As the A-10 Warthog nears retirement by 2030, the Air Force faces a high-stakes challenge to replicate its unique rescue ...
Newsweek

Photos Show US Air Force Training for Pacific War

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The United States conducted aerial refueling training earlier this ...