When was the last time you saw a Yellow or Grey Seaking mentioned in the media? I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a negative
PR policy so that the great unwashed don't notice when they eventually fade away and are replaced by a civilian option. This is not a whine about civvy SAR and the benefits thereof so lets not start down that route again. I just think would be good for the Mil SAR guys and gals to get just recognition for the fantastic job they do. Once upon a time the ARCC staffs used to brief the media on a daily basis; that stopped some time ago