The US Air Force is working out how to hand the A-10 Warthog's combat search-and-rescue role off to jets like the F-35

Air Force officials told Congress that there will be some hurdles to overcome in replacing the A-10 with F-35s and F-15s.
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Rescuing an 'unlucky jet': Inside a combat search and rescue mission

When an American fighter pilot ejects in contested territory, survival depends on Air Force Combat Search and Rescue teams.
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The military’s only search and rescue dog has retired

Callie spent six years with the 123rd Special Tactics Squadron, logging 750 hours of flight time, rappelling out of helicopters, parachuting and helping airmen locate people in disaster zones. By ...
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Callie, only search-and-rescue K-9 in the DOD, retires from Kentucky Air Guard

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A member of the Kentucky Air National Guard recently got a well-deserved retirement ceremony. K-9 Callie was honored at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville in ...
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Air Force to upgrade rescue helicopters after Iran mission

The U.S. Air Force is moving to equip its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopters with advanced infrared countermeasures following a high-risk mission in Iran. The upgrades aim to ...
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Astronaut rescue. Melbourne firm deploys by air, sea for crewed Cape launches

Operator Solutions was founded by former U.S. Air Force Reserve 920th Rescue Wing members. It partners with Axiom Space on its missions, providing search-and-rescue personnel and equipment. The firm ...