rescue

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A massive search and rescue effort extricated one crew member but at least one additional crew member was unaccounted for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Pararescue teams deployed extensively throughout the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conducting thousands of missions to rescue US and allied troops that were wounded or required extraction.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The New York Times quoted US and Israeli officials confirming the Iranian claims to have shot down a jet, and other major American outlets reported that US forces had launched a rescue operation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. forces launched a rescue mission in southwestern Iran after at least one American crew member ejected from a fighter jet downed by Iranian defenses, according to a U.S. official and news outlets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He could see Chip and Katherine standing hesitantly by the front door, as if they weren’t sure if they needed to come and rescue him or not.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix