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Behind enemy lines: How US Air Force's well-oiled rescue machine operates

Since Vietnam, the US has successfully rescued thousands of downed aircrew members in hostile territory, including in Iraq and Bosnia, thanks to special helicopter models and pilot survival kits.

US Air Force crew work on a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules before take-off from RAF Fairford on March 18, 2026 in Fairford, England.
The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier sails in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on October 4, 2025.

USS George H.W. Bush deploys to Middle East, third US aircraft carrier to join war

The USS Boxer departs from Naval Base San Diego, March 18, 2026.

At least three US vessels depart San Diego, en route to Middle East, source tells 'Post'

US Sailors signal the launch of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 37, from the flight deck of the world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), while operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.

USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to dock for repairs after 30-hour fire on board


America's floating pier for Gaza brings new challenges off-shore - analysis

Even though the US wanted to pivot away from the Middle East, the conflict in Gaza has now drawn the US back in.

 Humanitarian aid for Gaza is loaded onto platform in Larnaca, March 9, 2024

US Navy declares two SEALs missing in Gulf of Aden as deceased

A joint operation carried out by the United States, Spain and Japan searched more than 21,000 square miles of ocean for the missing SEALs, CENTCOM said in the statement.

 US Navy SEALs (Illustrative)

US and Houthis exchange strikes as Red Sea conflict grows

Recent events follow the US redesignating the Houthis as a terrorist organization, as well as calls from multiple countries to de-escalate conflict in trade routes.

 Israel Navy missile ships head to the Red Sea after several aerial intrusions by Houthi drones, November 1, 2023

Searches continue for US Navy SEALs missing in waters of Gulf of Aden - report

The incident in which the SEALs went missing was reportedly unrelated to attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.

 US Navy SEALs (Illustrative)

Houthi drone boat detonates in Red Sea, one day after US warning

The Iran-aligned Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have launched wave after wave of exploding drones and missiles at commercial vessels since November 19.

 The Galaxy Leader cargo ship is escorted by Houthi boats in the Red Sea in this photo released November 20, 2023.

Iranian-backed Houthis launch new escalation in Red Sea - analysis

Two Houthi attacks on the Maersk Hangzhou commercial ship in the Red Sea between Saturday and Sunday represent a new escalation by the Iranian-backed Houthis.

 A HOUTHI TERRORIST guards the deck of the ‘Galaxy Leader’ cargo ship in the Red Sea last month.

UK, US planning strikes as 10 Houthis killed in Red Sea

The Houthis warned that the US 'bears the consequences' of the deaths of the ten militants.

 Components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) and French Navy frigate FS Languedoc (D 653) transit the Strait of Hormuz November 25, 2023.

US intercepts Houthi drone, missile in 22nd attack since start of war

As part of efforts to combat the Houthi threat, the US issued sanctions against entities facilitating Iranian funding for the Houthis.

 The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) fires its 5-inch gun during a live-fire exercise.

US Navy recovers unmanned submarine after launch

The successful tests are paving the way for the US Navy’s effort to advance their underwater capabilities as the Houthis continue their attacks on maritime trade.

An unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) submerges during International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 as the Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (AFSB(I)15) operates in the background (May. 14, 2013).

US Navy shoots down drone launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen

There was no damage to US Navy vessels or injuries to US personnel in the attack, said the US official, who declined to be named.

 A HOUTHI fighter guards the deck of the ‘Galaxy Leader’ cargo ship in the Red Sea