A Double Amputee’s Journey to Freefall
Skydiving student and military veteran Jonathon Blank, who lost his legs when an improvised explosive device detonated next to him in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Air Force Probe Clears C-17 Crew Following Civilian Deaths During Afghanistan Evacuation
The investigation into the emergency flight was launched after human remains were found in the C-17’s wheel well.
‘Thunderstorm of the Worst Case’
An Air Force C-17 Pilot Recalls Leading the Last Formation of the Afghanistan evacuation.
Aviation Community Steps Up to Fly Afghan Evacuees to Safety
U.S. commercial airline pilots and crew have been making history as they fly thousands of passengers who were at risk in Afghanistan to new lives in the United States. As part of the U.S. military pullout ending the nearly 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced on August 22 it had activated the Civil Reserve […]
Pentagon Orders U.S. Airlines to Assist With Afghanistan Efforts
On Sunday, the Pentagon ordered six U.S. airlines to provide commercial aircraft to help with evacuations from Afghanistan. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered the Commander of U.S. Transportation Command to activate Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). This gives the Department of Defense access to commercial air mobility resources […]
