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U.S. Commandos Rescue Downed Air Force Officer

U.S. Commandos Rescue Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran

An Air Force officer whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. Special Operations forces in a risky Saturday night mission that took commandos deep into enemy territory, Preside...

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Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman

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5th Air Force in Japan has its first dedicated commander in nearly 70 years

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Trump doubles down on threats to Iran after US rescues downed airman

The US president appeared to set a Tuesday deadline for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to bomb Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply soon.

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After daring rescue inside Iran, bellowing threats from Trump

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Seriously wounded US airman rescued from Iran, Trump says

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Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator’s rescue emerge

The rescue of the U.S. airman followed an intense search after Friday’s crash of the F-15E Strike Eagle, while Iran had promised a reward for anyone who turned in an “enemy pilot.”

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Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel

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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran demanding Strait of Hormuz be opened

What we know about the commando raid to recover the F-15 crew member in Iran

The missing airman was recovered after nearly two days, in a large mission involving special operations forces and multiple aircraft.

US Air Force’s MC-130Js Destroyed In Iran Cost Over $100 Million Each, Special Ops Says

USAF destroys $100M MC-130Js in Iran rescue mission, revealing the extreme risks, advanced tactics, and rising aircraft losses in contested airspace.

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How Air Commandos and Allies Shaped the Skies in 2025

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos from Air Force Special Operations Command trained alongside Czech Air Force and Royal Air Force service members during Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2, held across Arizona, Nevada, and California from July 21 to August 11, 2025.

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Barksdale Air Force Base drone incursions spark new security

Barksdale Air Force Base experienced multiple unauthorized drone incursions, leading to a shelter-in-place order and new security measures.

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US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board

Six US service members are dead after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the US military said, adding that the incident was “not due to hostile fire or friendly fire.