38th RQS tests rescue capabilities
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Battlefield Airmen bear the cold, increase combat capability
The 3rd ASOS recently completed some bone-chilling field training exercises up in Alaska. Judging by the pictures, it looks like they had a kick ass time in the frozen tundra. Story By Airman 1st Class Isaac Johnson, 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Working outside when it’s negative 15 degrees,
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Guardian Angels ride in style
One of the primary modes of transportation for Guardian Angel (PJ/CROs) is the Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk. Essentially, the Pavehawk is an Army Blackhawk helicopter outfitted with advanced avionics and a refueling probe. Below is an inside story as to what makes the HH-60 tick. UNITED KINGDOM 12.07.2017 Story by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield 48th Fighter
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Battlefield Airmen bear the cold, increase combat capability
TAC-P braving the Arctic Weather
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320th STS supports a rescue in Nepal
FROM DVIDS: Several members of the team arrived in Nepal on leave status before an exchange with the Nepalese Mahabir Rangers and planned to hike Mount Everest Base Camp as a morale event prior to the military exercise. “No one went on the trek expecting to apply their specialized skill-sets,” said U.S. Air Force Capt.
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Special Tactics Airmen survey airfields to gain an operational advantage
FARYAB PROVINCE, Afghanistan (AFNS) — Special Tactics Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command conducted multiple airfield surveys with their Afghan Air Force counterparts in Faryab province this week. Airfield surveys are executed prior to the arrival of special operations and conventional aircraft to traditional airfields and field landing strips. “Our work is critical to extending
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Doctor, doctor: Give me the news
Specialtactics.com Note: Although not an operator story, here’s a rarely highlighted side story of the job of Battlefield Airmen- focusing on the operator’s core support network that are essential in ensuring we are ready to do our jobs. KADENA, OKINAWA, JAPAN 12.01.2017 Story by Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE,
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SECAF awards Air Force Cross, 10 medals to Air Commandos
By Senior Airman Ryan Conroy , 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs / Published October 17, 2017 HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — The team was trapped, outnumbered and bombarded by grenades and machine gun fire from elevated positions. Bullets ricocheted around them. Ordnance from circling, friendly aircraft exploded meters from their position, shaking the ground, as smoke
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How to DOUBLE your breath hold in 15 minutes
I’ve tried this myself and validated this technique with the core group of guys I work with at the pool. I’ve seen guys’ breath hold go from an initial :45-1:15 to 2:40-3:28 utilizing the below technique. First, some key information: -Deep Breathing: “Deep breathing” involves taking a big breath in through the mouth, holding for
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