October 2017 – AF Special Warfare

Month: October 2017

Airmen test combat search, rescue skills during Pacific Thunder

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (AFNS) — One of the largest joint combat search and rescue exercises in the Pacific region, Pacific Thunder 18-1, kicked into full swing at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2017. With more than 20 U.S. squadrons and nine South Korean air force wings involved, this year’s exercise is the …

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106th Rescue Wing Supports Hurricane Harvey Victims

Story by Airman 1st Class Daniel Farrell  106th Rescue Wing/Public Affairs Some members of the New York National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing are active guard reserve, full-time technicians and government contractors, however many are not. The majority of the 106th Rescue Wing is comprised of citizen soldiers, often referred to as Minute Men. They are police …

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