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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, cleans up after a fighter pilot finishes escaping a parachute canopy during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The SERE specialists prepare and maintain equipment for their various refresher courses. Part of cleaning up after WST is rinsing the salt water off all of the gear in order to preserve equipment and combat rust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a fighter pilot tries to get out of the water during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. Wearing safety equipment such as helmets and life jackets immerse pilots in a realistic situation and maintain their safety throughout the exercise. The SERE specialists guide pilots on the proper usage of gear, such as life preserver units which are in their everyday harnesses but remain inactive unless submerged in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot tries to get out from under his parachute during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist teaches the pilot to punch up on the canopy to make an air pocket, and from there to find and follow any radial seam, until they get to the end of the parachute. They’re also told not to kick their legs while under the canopy, to avoid getting tangled up underneath the parachute.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a fighter pilot tries to escape from under his parachute canopy during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The SERE specialist ensures the situation is realistic, yet safe. Being caught under a parachute in water is dangerous and can result in drowning, making the refresher course essential to maintaining the safety of pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

A U.S. Air Force fighter pilot jumps into the water during water survival training at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. The refresher course helps pilots practice previously learned survival training skills, ensuring their safety no matter what situation they find themselves in. Fighter pilots are required to take this survival, evasion, resistance and escape taught course annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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SERE specialist teaches Water Survival Training

Tech. Sgt. Kenji Scouton, NCO in charge of survival, evasion, resistance and escape operations from the 18th Operational Support Squadron, watches as a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot puts on a parachute harness in preparation for a parachute drag simulation during a water survival training course at the Kadena Marina, March 31, 2021. This part of the WST course is specialized for fighter pilots, their ejection seats and parachutes. This exercise simulates the potential event of being pulled down or around in the water by their parachute, teaching pilots to properly disconnect from their parachute while in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, cleans a helmet Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Equipment must be tested, inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure proper functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Denise McCarthy, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, cleans an oxygen mask Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Equipment must be tested, inspected and cleaned regularly to ensure proper functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop clean and inspect aircrew flight equipment Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen maintain helmets, joint helmeted mounted cueing systems, harness', survival vests, advanced technology anti-gravity systems, gravity suits, night vision goggles and chemical gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Brewer, 18th Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Brandon McDaniels, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment craftsman, inspect an aircraft slide Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen are responsible for inspecting and testing survival equipment for various aircraft on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Aircrew flight equipment Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and AFE augmentees from Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., assemble and pack advanced ram air parachute systems Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen from the 31st RQS are authorized to wear an alternate uniform since sweat and certain parts of the uniform have the potential to damage the parachute or hinder Airmen from effectively packing parachutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Espinoza, 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, packs an advanced ram air parachute system Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. AFE Airmen must follow specialized packing procedures and conduct an extensive series of safety checks for each parachute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, uses a combined aircrew system tester to check an anti-gravity suit Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The anti-gravity suit enables pilots to endure accelerated forces by keeping blood flow from their lower extremities while experiencing large amounts of gravitational force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Kileleman, 44th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment assistant NCO in charge, prepares to inspect an anti-gravity suit Jan. 18, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The anti-gravity suit enables pilots to endure accelerated forces by keeping blood flow from their lower extremities while experiencing large amounts of gravitational force during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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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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