April 15, 2026 That Others May Live: The unwavering commitment of Air Force combat search and rescue In the U.S. Air Force, no phrase carries more weight than "That Others May Live." It is not merely a motto; it is a commitment that underpins the existence of the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission. This solemn promise to leave no one behind, whether a downed pilot in enemy territory or
March 14, 2017 Joint forces perform CSAR over the NTTR Combat search and rescue is an operation that is carried out within or near combat zones. A CSAR mission may be carried out by a task force of helicopters, ground-attack aircraft, aerial refueling tankers and an airborne command post.