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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue Squadron land near the designated drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen from the 306th RQS jumped from the HC-130P as ... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) looks through his scope before"firing"his 5.56 mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon Para (SAW) during a joint US/Thai antiterrorism training at Hat Yao, Thailand (THA), during EXERCISE COBRA GOLD 2006. This year is the 25th anniversary of COBRA GOLD, a combined annual joint training exercise aimed at developing interoperability, strengthening relationships between services and developing cross-cultural understanding among participating nations

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marine from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hat Yao Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Brian Biller, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Warrant Officer I Make Biggs and Sgt. Ross Hastie from

Warrant Officer I Make Biggs and Sgt. Ross Hastie from

Warrant Officer I Make Biggs and Sgt. Ross Hastie from the 16th Air Assault Brigade HQ, United Kingdom, pose in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter after sustained airborne training during Leapfest at... More

Capt. Paul Kearney, commander of Delta Company, 1st

Capt. Paul Kearney, commander of Delta Company, 1st

Capt. Paul Kearney, commander of Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division performs a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection for a British Paratro... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron adjusts his descent during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable special forces members to perform operational ... More

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations Group lands in a field during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapid response to h... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Sen... More

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 13, 2011 --  Los funcionarios de recuperación proveen este diagrama para ayudar a los sobrevivientes en su labor de limpieza. Limpiar las montañas de escombros es una tarea importante que los funcionarios de recuperación están atacando de diferentes ángulos. © Publicado con permiso de Tuscaloosa News.  NOTA: Para imprimir el diagrama de recogido de escombros, guárdelo y luega imprímalo.

Tornado - Birmingham, Ala. , May 13, 2011 -- Los funcionarios de recu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris removal diagram - Spanish Production Date: 05/13/2011 Caption: Birmingham, Ala. , May 13, 2011 -- Los funcionarios de recuperación proveen este diagram... More

British Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, the

British Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, the

British Paratroopers assigned to 3rd Battalion, the Parachute regiment, 16th Air Assault Brigade discuss tactics and strategies after participating in a joint airborne operation with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team... More

A port beam view of the Brazilian navy frigate PARA (D-27) underway. The PARA is the former U.S. Navy frigate ALBERT DAVID (FF-1050)

A port beam view of the Brazilian navy frigate PARA (D-27) underway. T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: South Atlantic Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

Brazilian ships moored at the west side of the Do Mocangue Isle Naval Base include, from left to right: the repair ship BELMONTE (G-24), the destroyer PARANA (D-29), the destroyer PARA (D-27), the destroyer PARAIBA (D-28) and the training ship BRASIL (U-27)

Brazilian ships moored at the west side of the Do Mocangue Isle Naval ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Niteroi Country: Brazil (BRA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A member of at the Royal Thai Military Forces prepares to reload a Colt 5.56 mm M16A1 during a platoon battle drill practice as part of COBRA GOLD 2001. The soldier is wearing MILES (Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System) gear as part of the exercise scenario. Lying in front of the soldier is an M249 machine gun with a para stock. COBRA GOLD '01 is regularly scheduled, joint-combined exercise designed to ensure regional peace and strengthen the ability of the royal Thai Armed Forces to defend Thailand or respond to regional contingencies. This year's exercise, the 20th in the series, will focus on peace enforcement operations

A member of at the Royal Thai Military Forces prepares to reload a Col...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 01 Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Leslie Lawrence, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

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STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Stacy Osterhoudt (center front), 360th Civil Affairs Brigade (CAB), notes medical information on SPECIALIST First Class (SFC) Gary Pyles (left), 450th CAB, while Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Chris Carney (center rear) with the 360th CAB, notes checks on SFC Shannon Para (laying right) of the 403rd CAB at the Coalition Joint Civil Military Operation Task Force (CJCMOTF) compound located in the city of Kabul, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Stacy Osterhoudt (center front), 360th Civil Affa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kelly M. Burkhart, USA Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron puts simple knots in his parachute cord during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and ... More

SPECIALIST (SPC) Brenden Burchell (right), USA, 772nd Military Police Company (MPC) and Sergeant (SGT) Sondra Volles (left), USA, 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion (BN), carry simulated casualty, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Shannon Para, USA, 403rd Civil Affairs BN, to a vehicle during a simulated terrorist attack at the Coalition Joint Civil Military Operation Task Force (CJCMOTF) compound at Kabul, Afghanistan. Romanian, British, and US soldiers participated in the Force Protection Exercise to test how prepared the compound is, if there were an attack. The soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

SPECIALIST (SPC) Brenden Burchell (right), USA, 772nd Military Police ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Cjcmotf State: Kabul Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Kelly Matthew Burkhart, US... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior A... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 306th Rescue

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 306th Rescue

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 306th Rescue Squadron pulls in his parachute after landing as other pararescuemen head towards the drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Parare... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Seni... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers walk down a runway toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to transport a simulated patient during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapi... More

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, also known as PJs, from

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, also known as PJs, from

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, also known as PJs, from the 306th Rescue Squadron strap on their parachutes before boarding an HC-130P Combat King on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. D-M has be... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Jones performs

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Jones performs

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Jones performs a jump master personnel inspection on Tech. Sgt Jeffrey Hamilton, both from the 306th Rescue Squadron on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 20... More

Lance Cpl. Jordan Redgrave, a British Paratrooper assigned

Lance Cpl. Jordan Redgrave, a British Paratrooper assigned

Lance Cpl. Jordan Redgrave, a British Paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, Parachute Infantry Regiment, 16th Air Assault Brigade walks to an assembly area after participating in a joint airborne operation wit... More

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 306th Rescue Squadron daisy chain the lines on parachutes after jumping from the HC-130P Combat King on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen fr... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron slows his descent before landing during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapid r... More

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Montanez, 306th Rescue Squadron,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Montanez, 306th Rescue Squadron,

U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Montanez, 306th Rescue Squadron, helps suit up Capt. Kevin Deibler, 943rd Rescue Group, before he boards the HC-130P Combat King on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. D... More

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, also known as PJs,

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, also known as PJs,

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, also known as PJs, from the 306th Rescue Squadron, lands near the designated drop zone on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen from the 306th RQS jum... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group descend during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airman and Soldiers who jumped during the training landed quickly and safely within t... More

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry

U.S. Army soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment prepare to drop from a U.S. Air Force C-17 piloted by the 317th Airlift Squadron. Photo taken by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Wake on 24 August, 2017.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron gathers his parachute after landing during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain supe... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers walk through a field toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and ju... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior A... More

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jake Thompson, 306th

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jake Thompson, 306th

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jake Thompson, 306th Rescue Squadron, measures the velocity of the wind before pararescuemen, also known as PJs, jump from the new HC-130J Combat King II on Davis-Monthan Air F... More

U.S. Army Sgt. Moroyoqui/1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry

U.S. Army Sgt. Moroyoqui/1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry

U.S. Army Sgt. Moroyoqui/1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment prepare to drop from a U.S. Air Force C-17 piloted by the 317th Airlift Squadron. Photo taken by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett Wake on 24 August, 2017.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are ready to cond... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron gathers his parachute after landing during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operat... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron practice life-saving techniques on a simulated injury Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain supe... More

Team 16, posing in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook

Team 16, posing in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook

Team 16, posing in front of a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter, is represented by the United Kingdoms 3 Commando Brigade - Royal Marines as part of Leapfest at the University of Rhode Island, West Kingston, R... More

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations

A U.S. Army Soldier from the 1st Special Operations Group descends during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain superior operatio... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron lands directly on top of the designated landing zone Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airman and Soldiers who jumped during the training landed quickly and... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers walk through a field toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron walk out onto the flightline Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain superior operational a... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron walk toward an MC-130J Commando II Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable special forces members to perform operational and hu... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Group wait to jump from an MC-130J Commando II. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron descend during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are ready ... More

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers walk down a runway toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities enab... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron jogs toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maint... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron checks a parachute Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapid response to humanitarian or securi... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group jump from the back of an MC-130J Commando II during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are some... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron gathers his parachute while another slows his descent before landing during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regula... More

U.S. and British Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade

U.S. and British Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade

U.S. and British Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and 16th Air Assault Brigade; British Parachute Infantry descend throughout the sky during a joint airborne operatio... More

A British Paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, the

A British Paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, the

A British Paratrooper assigned to 3rd Battalion, the Parachute regiment, 16th Air Assault Brigade prepares to land during a joint airborne operation with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at F... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., March 25, 2013. (USAF / Senior Ai... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron gathers his parachute cord during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable special forces members to perform opera... More

First Lt. Elizabeth Constantino, military intelligence

First Lt. Elizabeth Constantino, military intelligence

First Lt. Elizabeth Constantino, military intelligence chief, 173rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade, assists British Army Cpl. Lee Barter, a paratrooper with 16th Air Assault Brigade, g... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Sen... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron lands in the designated landing zone during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are some of the hig... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron lands in the designated landing zone during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to ma... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron lands in the designated landing zone during parachute training while another gathers his parachute Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities ... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group jump from the back of an MC-130J Commando II during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are some... More

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group descend together during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable special forces members to perform operational ... More

U.S. track athlete Elizabeth Wasil and Peru athlete

U.S. track athlete Elizabeth Wasil and Peru athlete

U.S. track athlete Elizabeth Wasil and Peru athlete Carlos Felipa Cordova hug after their 200m Para race during the 6th CISM World Games. The CISM World Games provides the opportunity for the athletes of over 1... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron descends during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are some of the highest priorities during opera... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron descends during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are rea... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron lands during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are some of the highest priorities during operatio... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron watches as another provides simulated emergency care during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Maintaining safety and jump proficiency are... More

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron transport

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron transport

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron transport a simulated patient during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure... More

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Joshua Swartz, 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Joshua Swartz, 306th Rescue

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Joshua Swartz, 306th Rescue Squadron, daisy chains the lines on a parachute after jumping from the HC-130P Combat King on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., June 27, 2012. Pararescuemen... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Sen... More

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue

Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Seni... More

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron adjusts his descent during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapid response to hu... More

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