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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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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachute from a C-17 Globemaster III during a long-range training jump Nov. 22, 2016, into the Pacific Ocean. Teamwork and coordination is vital to the success and safe completion of special tactics objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, parachute into the Pacific Ocean at dawn Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS Airmen train to operate in adverse conditions at sea or overland to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes after an early morning long-distance jump into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen conducted long-range jump training from a C-17 Globemaster III after returning from a previous training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron swims to a vessel after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS has combat controllers, pararescuemen and special operations weather teams who go anywhere and set up forward operating locations and impromptu runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron lands in the water after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are trained to operate in harsh environments and under adverse conditions to complete their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron waits for a pick up after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are capable of establishing drop zones, air traffic control, combat medical care and evacuation, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachutes through the sky after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III over the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special Tactics team Airmen are organized, trained and equipped to conduct special operations core tasks during high-risk combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes form the water after a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Once wet, the Airmen have 48-hours to dry and wash their parachutes to maintain serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron maneuvers a Zodiak sea vessel through the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2016, off of the western of Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS uses a variety of vehicles and methods of transportation to complete their training and mission objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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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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Keen Sword 17

Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During Keen Sword, pararescuemen respond to scenarios such as a downed aircraft simulation over the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Maurice Muro, 31st Rescue Squadron operations superintendent, signals pararescuemen of the time left until a jump during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Rescue teams from the 17th Special Operations Squadron and Japan Air Self Defense Force combined their efforts while participating in a mass casualty exercise during Keen Sword. (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 prepare to jump out of an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is an annual exercise which strengthens interoperability between JASDF and U.S. combat rescue teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The alliance between the U.S. and Japan maintains peace and security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During Keen Sword, the 31st Rescue Squadron and JASDF work together during exercises such as a mass casualty exercise and coordinating rescue efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman climbs aboard a boat after performing a static line jump as the sun sets after a lowlight training operation in the Pacific Ocean June 29, 2016. Air Force pararescue is one of the United States Department of Defense’s elite combat forces trained and equipped to conduct personnel rescue and recovery in both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

U.S. Air Force pararescumen, from the 31st rescue squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, float through the air after performing a static line jump from an MC-130J Commando, June 29, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Pararescuemen depend on the parachutes packed by expert air crew flight equipment personnel to be able to deploy anywhere to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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