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BH 25-1: 33rd, 31st RQS demonstrate CSAR capabilites

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescuse Squadron lowers a hoist during a personnel recovery training mission as part of a routine readiness exercise over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 11, 2025. The training scenario was designed to practice evactuating personnel in the event of a crash, ensuring survivors can be retrieved from the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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BH 25-1: 33rd, 31st RQS demonstrate CSAR capabilites

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron examine the pre-flight checklists for a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2025. Through local and regional exercises, the 18th Wing validates and strengthens the shared doctrine, tactics, procedures and systems that enable seamless operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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BH 25-1: 33rd, 31st RQS demonstrate CSAR capabilites

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Woods, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 apprentice, prepares to signal the HH-60W Jolly Green II for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2025. Maintaining readiness is essential to generating credible deterrence in an increasingly complex and highly demanding security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arnet Shayne Tamayo)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron lowers a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman to simulated isolated personnel during a search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The training mission involved locating and safely extracting isolated personnel from a hostile area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron watches helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, congratulates a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen after a successful landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed parachute drop training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and a service member with the 31st Rescue Squadron, watch 31st RQS pararescuemen land during a parachute drop training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19. 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed the training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman prepares to execute a free fall jump out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. USAF pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman executes a free fall jump out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, during jump training over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Pararescuemen receive parachuting, scuba diving, rock climbing and arctic training to rescue and medically treat downed military personnel all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, following a Rigged Alternate Method Boat, or RAMB, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. The objective was to reach the RAMB, which is a deflated Combat Rubber Raiding Craft that can be dropped by parachute into the water and inflated upon landing. The RAMB allows for more advanced medical treatment to be provided to a patient during a rescue operation in the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman looks out the window of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, to observe the drop zone during jump training conducted over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. USAF pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

An Amphibious Reconnaissance Craft, or ARC, is dropped out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, during jump training conducted by U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Members from the 1st SOS helped transport members from the 31st RQS in an MC-130, allowing for military personnel to drop supplies and conduct jump training over water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Pararescuemen train rigorously and meticulously to ensure that when they are called, every member of the team can perform with precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman jumps out of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Pararescuemen train rigorously and meticulously to ensure that when they are called, every member of the team can perform with precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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31st RQS, 1st SOS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen wait in an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, prior to jump training over the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 22, 2023. Pararescuemen conduct meticulous checks on equipment to ensure the safe completion of a jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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