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'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues Gen. Caine said the A-10s, flying in their "Sandy" roles, were suppressing enemy fire during the rescue of the F-15 pilot.

The HH-60W helped rescue a pilot in Iran. Here’s why the Air Force might not buy more. - Breaking Defense The Air Force in fiscal 2023 attempted to cap the Jolly Green II’s fleet at 75 aircraft, but lawmakers have pushed back.

Inside the Massive Operation to Save Two Downed Airmen In Iran The operation to save two F-15E crew members shot down in Iran involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and multiple close calls.