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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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Their Finest Hour

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austen Carroll, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, swims toward a pilot following a crash Sept. 22, 2016, in the Pacific Ocean. Airmen from the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons worked together to ensure the safe retrieval of the pilot. (Courtesy photo)
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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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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mathew Michels, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCOIC, retrieves a parachute from the Pacific Ocean during a pararescue training operation June 29, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa. The water-logged parachutes hauled in the from ocean can weigh up to 150 pounds, but must be cleaned and dried within two days to prevent corrosion and ensure the chutes’ effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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31st RQS AFE ensure a soft landing for pararescuemen

Two pararescuemen, from Kadena Air Base’s 31st Rescue Squadron, parachute into the Pacific Ocean during a rescue training scenario June 29, 2016. Pararescuemen train both night and day to maintain critical skills for their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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