NEWS RELEASE: F-15E crash in eastern Afghanistan

A U.S. Air Force F-15E conducting coalition operations in eastern Afghanistan crashed at approximately 3:15 A.M. Kabul time. The crash was not due to hostile fire. Two crew members were on board. Their condition is unknown at this time. A board of officers will investigate the incident. Additional

Unique French Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron protects Airmen at Bagram Air Field

Stealthy, like the lynx painted on their aircraft tailfin representing the squadron insignia, is what the French Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operational Squadron likes to be. Much like a lynx, the French squadron is active on patrols in the darkened skies of Afghanistan looking for any movement that

Maintainers keep CSAR fleet flight ready

When a combat search and rescue crew boards their HH-60G Pave-Hawk helicopter to perform a mission here, there are a lot of factors that require their attention. Due to the professionalism and dedication of their maintenance crews, the flightworthiness of their helicopter isn't one of those factors.

Airmen make combat milestone while supporting Coalition operations in Afghanistan

Taking the fight to the enemy, Airmen here hit a major milestone today when they completed their 2,000th combat mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The aircrew on-board the EC-130H Compass Call provided direct support to Coalition ground forces in Afghanistan. The Airmen are assigned

USAF rescue aids in 'Golden Hour' recovery of coalition forces

Racing against the clock, rescue flights launch into action to retrieve wounded servicemembers and other battlefield casualties. As the helicopters hover over a hostile area, the Guardian Angel team rushes out to retrieve the wounded - often risking their own lives "so that others may live." The

Flight engineers: Critical component to CSAR mission

If the actions of a combat search and rescue crew were viewed as a symphony, flight engineers would be the conductors. They are experts on the aircraft's weapons systems, know how to operate the hoist, serve as radio operators and operate the .50-caliber machine gun. In many ways, it's man in

Airmen coordinate smooth transition of wounded to higher medical care

An Airman with the aeromedical evacuation liaison team looks and shields his eyes as a helicopter touches down just outside of the hospital at Camp Bastion. A litter team rushes forward. A Marine's life is saved. All in a day's work for the aeromedical evacuation liaison team. Getting wounded

451st makes history, stands up as wing

Aerial gunners provide cover for lifesaving mission

Air Force Combat Search and Rescue crews fly throughout Afghanistan, providing airlift and medical care to servicemembers wounded on the battlefield. More often than not, this requires them to fly into and operate in extremely hostile and precarious situations and locations. Aerial gunners are

AMC commander visits AOR – highlights mobility’s role

Like clockwork, an Air Mobility Command aircraft departs on a mission within the area-of-operations every two minutes every hour of every day. Providing the three cornerstones of the command's mobility mission - airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation - AMC Airmen have provided constant