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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lowers a pararescuemen into a boat in the ocean during a water operation, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd and 31st RQS both share the same motto, ‘These things we do that others may live.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to land during a training exercise, July 25, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019
An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the taxiway, July 23, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels is a 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels ensures the safety aircrews jumping from aircraft by packing and maintaining parachute packs and a variety of equipment including oxygen bottles, masks, life preservers, altimeters and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, inspects equipment June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill assembles parachutes for pararescuemen and maintains a variety of aircrew equipment such as oxygen bottles, masks, life preservers, altimeters and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, packs a parachute June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A fully loaded parachute pack weighs approximately 80 pounds and contains both a main chute and reserve chute, adding an additional layer of safety for aircrews who jump out of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, and Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st RQS aircrew flight equipment journeyman, pack a parachute canopy into a deployment bag June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each parachute must go through a specialized packing procedure, followed by an extensive series of safety checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cocoons a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. In order to push out all the air inside the material for packing, Merrill applied his entire body weight by lying down on top of the canopy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, cocoons a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill applied his entire body weight on top of the canopy in order to push out all the air between folds, enabling him to pack it into a small deployment bag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Merrill, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st RQS aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, fold a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Merrill and Michels ensure the safety of aircrews jumping from aircraft by assembling and maintaining parachute packs according to strict guidelines and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, flakes and folds a parachute canopy June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels' attention to detail and adherence to safety standards play a crucial part in preserving the lives of pararescuemen who don the chutes when jumping out of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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31st RQS AFE Airmen preserve pararescuemen lives
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, straightens parachute chords while parachute packing June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Michels ensures 31st RQS pararescuemen can don safe parachute packs that have passed intensive safety checks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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