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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare their gear for high-angle rope training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. High-angle rope training is mainly used in mountainous terrain but can also be applied in building collapse scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, hoists himself up for a high-angle rope training drill at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. High-angle rope rescues are just one of multiple methods pararescuemen use to rescue patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, practices rappelling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. Rappelling is one of many methods used to reach a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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31st RQS: search rescue swiss army knife

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, from the 31st Rescue Squadron, review knot-tying methods in a classroom setting at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2021. Due to the complex nature of high-angle rope rescues, pararescuemen must be proficient in a multitude of knots and rope systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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2017 Rescue Fest

Members of the 31st Rescue Squadron perform a demonstration of life-saving techniques during Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest gave the public a look at the training and possible scenarios the 31st RQS members may respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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2017 Rescue Fest

A young girl watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk performs aerial maneuvers during the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest is an annual event the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons use as an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to the base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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2017 Rescue Fest

Airmen walk away from an HH-60G Pave Hawk after an exercise at the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest hosts an indoor rock wall, numerous weapons and equipment displays and live-action rescue simulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron provides rides to attendees of the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrate rescue capabilities of the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons during Rescue Fest, an annual event held to educate members and their families on rescue tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron performs a fast-rope exercise from an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of Kadena and their families came out to watch demonstrations and learn from the 31st RQS Airmen about their mission and the training they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron provides rides to attendees of the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest is an annual event the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons use as an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to the base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are ready to conduct operational and humanitarian missions at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Air Force Airmen from 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 they are ready to conduct operational and humanitarian missions at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 and humanitarian capabilities that can be executed immediately in the event of crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 the designated landing zone, demonstrating efficiency and superior capability in the event of operational needs or humanitarian crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 and humanitarian missions in locations where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 superior operational and humanitarian capabilities that can be executed immediately in the event of crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

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 rapid response to humanitarian or security crises and is necessary for safe execution of those capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate the ability of rescue teams to quickly gather resources and respond to a situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force Maj. Edward Porter, 31st Rescue Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, jumps out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword demonstrate the strength of combined U.S.-Japan forces when the need arises to protect our allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Exercises like Keen Sword are a crucial demonstration of the strength of friendship between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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