Rescue force successfully saves two in first HH-60W combat CASEVAC in Africa AOR

Through persistent training and a constant state of readiness, a Moody Air Force Base Rescue forces deployed in eastern Africa were able to save two lives in what would be the HH-60W combat rescue helicopter's first combat rescue on the continent.

HH-60G, HC-130J fly over Nevada

Air Force keeps rescue operations fueled

The Berlin Airlift marked an historical period in U.S. military innovation, the ability to resupply a blockaded city in Germany. As Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc on South Texas, the storm left areas of Texas flooded and completely unreachable by land.Airmen from 71st Rescue Squadron and 23d

HC-130J trains at all hours during Red Flag

The 71st Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, prepare an HC-130J Combat King II for Red Flag 16-4 night operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 25, 2016.

HC-130J king during recent rescue

When the phone rings and lives are on the line, rescue Airmen understand that at a moment’s notice they need to be in the air and prepared to do the mission. On Aug. 19 that call came.Within 13 hours an HC-130J Combat King II from the 79th Rescue Squadron and a pararescue team from the 48th Rescue