The big problem facing Air Force combat search and rescue

At the heart of the Air Force's combat search and rescue corps is its aging fleet of rescue helicopters. But as the Air Force ...
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Why Is the US Air Force’s “Next Generation Air Refueling System” So Important?

The planned NGARS system would allow American aircraft to refuel in contested airspace—giving the US Air Force a major edge over its great-power rivals. The Next Generation Air Refueling System (NGARS ...
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Watch the Air Force’s wildest aircraft fly a full combat-style mission

This CV-22 Osprey flight showcased the full scope of U.S. Air Force Special Operations. From military freefall at altitude to ...
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Aviano’s fleet of Jolly Green II rescue helicopters filled out with arrival of No. 6

The delivery of a HH-60W Jolly Green II replaces the 56th Rescue Generation Squadron’s aging fleet of HH-60G Pave Hawk ...
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Air Force's next-gen KC-46 Pegasus refueling planes will be based at McGhee Tyson

The McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville will be a main operating base for the new KC-46 Pegasus aircraft. The KC-46 Pegasus is the U.S. Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling ...