At the heart of the Air Force's combat search and rescue corps is its aging fleet of rescue helicopters. But as the Air Force phases in new HH-60Ws, the size of the force is set to shrink. This is a problem if you're an aviator or another service member, who may one day rely on CSAR. Making the problem worse, is that about a quarter of the HH-60W fleet is slated to be converted to VIP transport in CONUS... | Task & Purpose

Ain’t No River Wide Enough Marine mountain warfare instructors participate in a swift-water rescue course to learn how to rescue people in fast moving water. (MAGTF Training Command/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at 29 Palms video by Cpl. Conner Downey) | U.S. Marine Corps

The second week of department-wide air rescue training for new Crew Chiefs and Pilots is taking place at Vina Helitack in Tehama County. Tactical Air Operations Battalion Chief Zach Boyce gives an overview of CAL FIRE’s two-week Air Rescue class for new Crew Chiefs and pilots. This department-wide, standardized training ensures that everyone learns the same techniques and provides a unified approach to air rescue missions. By learning the same skills and sequences, crews operate with seamless co