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STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Downed F-15E airman recounts massive US rescue mission in Iran | Stars and Stripes Mon Sep 14 22:22:18 2026

A service member described how American forces raced to recover two downed Air Force officers in one of the largest combat rescue operations in U.S. military history.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Susie Pinto) - US Air Force officer reveals his prayer after getting shot down in Iran Mon Sep 14 20:02:43 2026

“It's hard to describe the depth of my gratitude, not just for those who came to get me, but for the millions of Americans that were supporting them.”

YOUTUBE (Fox News) - 'HIT BY A FREIGHT TRAIN': US airman downed in Iran breaks silence Mon Sep 14 12:26:52 2026

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A U.S. airman recounts surviving an F-15 shootdown over Iran, a damaged parachute and severe injuries before evading Iranian forces for roughly 50 hours as American forces mounted a major rescue operation. #FoxNews #Iran #F15 #USMilitary #SpecialForces #AirForce Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join

STRIPES (Keishi Koja, Brian McElhiney) - Japanese F-15 disrupts Okinawa flights in second incident in less than a month | Stars and Stripes Sat Sep 12 22:12:02 2026

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagle made a precautionary landing at Naha Airport.

STRIPES (Alejandro Carrasquel) - Virginia-based firm to equip South Korean F-15Ks with advanced survivability system | Stars and Stripes Thu Jul 23 00:10:34 2026

South Korea is upgrading its F-15K fighter fleet with the U.S. military’s most advanced electronic warfare system under a new contract.

REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - Pentagon Now Planning 268 F-15EX Jets As Boeing Production Surges Sat May 2 17:19:32 2026

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Israeli Air Force Technicians Arrested for Spying for Iran. Fri Apr 24 18:00:28 2026

Two Israeli air force technicians face espionage charges for allegedly sharing sensitive military information with Iran, amid concerns over a growing number of Israelis caught spying for Iran or other Israeli adversaries since 2023.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Two Israeli air force technicians, Asaf Shitrit and Sagi Haik, are accused of sharing sensitive military information with Iran, including engine diagrams and photos of an F-15 flight instructor. The charges may escalate to treason as authorities investigate further. DETAIL: The suspects, who worked on F-15 fighter jets at Tel Nof Airbase, allegedly maintained contact with Iranian intelligence operatives for months and carried out tasks in exchange for payment. Prosecutors say the pair passed along sensitive materials, including engine diagrams, base documentation, and images, violating military censorship rules, while also being tasked with gathering intelligence on senior Israeli figures. Authorities allege the…Open

DAILYCALLER (Francis Kapper) - F-15 Pilot Rescue Or Failed Uranium Heist? Fri Apr 10 19:25:28 2026

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STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - ‘We leave no American behind’: Trump provides details on rescue of airmen deep inside Iran | Stars and Stripes Tue Apr 7 00:16:47 2026

The U.S. military used 155 aircraft to rescue the missing crew member of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran.

STRIPES (Lara Korte) - F-15 shootdown draws attention to Iran’s air defenses as Trump signals plans to escalate war | Stars and Stripes Tue Apr 7 00:16:43 2026

Iran’s recent shootdown of an American F-15 is raising questions about claims of U.S. air dominance amid White House threats to escalate the war.