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Joint Base Andrews activates new helicopter squadron for HH-60W mission

The 5th Helicopter Squadron, which activated Thursday, is slated to be the first unit on base to receive and train with the HH-60W Jolly Green IIs.

By Cristina Stassis

2 weeks ago

Joint Base Andrews airmen reflect on Huey’s legacy ahead of switch to HH-60Ws

Joint Base Andrews will receive 26 Jolly Green IIs to replace their 26 UH-1N Hueys, leaving airmen to reminisce over the latter's legacy at the base.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

How a Ukrainian commander sped through the ‘kill zone’ to save wounded troops

Vladyslav Polskyi, a former science teacher turned combat commander, saw two wounded soldiers stranded on the battlefield and knew he had to do something.

By Vitalii Hnidyi and Dan Peleschuk, Reuters

3 weeks ago

Bill seeks nationwide concealed carry for special operators

A senator and special operations veteran with a scrutinized story of a gunshot wound filed a bill to let special operators carry nationwide.

By Daniel Terrill

4 weeks ago

US Air Force turns to cheaper cruise missiles it can buy by the thousands

The U.S. Air Force is turning to cruise missiles it can buy by the thousand, cheap enough to shoot many for less than it once cost to shoot one.

By Michael Scanlon

2 months ago

Air Force major arrested on Capitol steps during protest calling for Trump impeachment

Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on Wednesday by Capitol Police for protesting on the House steps without a member of Congress.

By Cristina Stassis

2 months ago