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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) radios his status after landing in the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) maneuver their rescue craft in the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) parachutes into the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force HC-130P Combat King from the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) flies a search pattern over the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) maneuver their rescue craft in the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) prepare to inflate a rescue boat after parachuting into the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force HC-130P Combat King from the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) drops pararescuemen and equipment over the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) parachutes into the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) parachute into the drop zone during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012, in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS and the Spanish navy allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

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An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy takes off after evacuating casualties during a personnel recovery exercise with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron discuss evacuation procedures as an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy waits overhead during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks his gear after landing in the drop zone of a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks his gear after landing in the drop zone of a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

Red smoke signals the landing zone for an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy as U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to evacuate casualties to during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy lands to evacuate casualties during a personnel recovery exercise with pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuates casualties to an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to administer intravenous fluids to a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The simulated casualties allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assess the wounds of simulated casualties during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The simulated casualties allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron signals to an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter from 10 Escuadrilla of the Spanish navy during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuate casualties to a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assesses the wounds of a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The simulated casualties allowed the pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron evacuates casualties to a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 during a personnel recovery exercise July 18, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The pararescuemen were practicing insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

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U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Colton Patterson, a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH) crew chief, and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, deploy a package onboard a CH-53 Sea Stallion, HMH-461, over the deserts of Grand Barra, Djibouti, July 18, 2012. The 82nd ERQS, HMH-461 and the Spanish navy were practicing a massive casualty event during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare their gear for a training mission onboard a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH), at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 18, 2012. The 82nd ERQS, HMH-461 and the Spanish navy were practicing a massive casualty event during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa

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An U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron waits to parachute out of a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH), over the deserts of Grand Barra, Djibouti, July 18, 2012. The 82nd ERQS, HMH-461 and the Spanish navy were practicing a massive casualty event during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), wait to parachute off of a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH), over the deserts of Grand Barra, Djibouti July 18, 2012. The 82nd ERQS, HMH-461 and the Spanish navy were practicing a massive casualty event during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dan St. Pierre/Not Released)

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), prepare to parachute out of an HC-130P Combat King, 81st ERQS, while loadmasters from the 81st ERQS prepare the cargo over the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS, and the Spanish navy allowed pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Dan St. Pierre)

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), jumps out of an HC-130P Combat King, 81st ERQS, over the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, during a personnel recovery exercise July 19, 2012. The joint exercise with the 81st ERQS, 82nd ERQS, and the Spanish navy allowed pararescuemen to practice insertion, emergency medical, and extraction procedures in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Dan St. Pierre)

An U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jumps from a Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion, Marine heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH), over the deserts of Grand Barra, Djibouti, July 18, 2012. The 82nd ERQS, HMH-461 and the Spanish navy were practicing a massive casualty event during a joint training exercise in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron board a Mi-17 from the 6th Special Operations Squadron at the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The 23rd STS Airmen evacuated three simulated injured members from an improvised explosive device that blew up two vehicles.

An U.S. Air Force airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron provides medical support to a simulated casualty victim on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012. The members of the 23rd STS had to react to a simulated improvised explosive device that blew up two cars with a total of five injured passengers.

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron lift a car off of a simulated casualty victim during training on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The airmen from the 23rd STS had to flip over two cars to extract simulated bodies from improvised explosive device explosions.

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron provides medical support to a simulated causality victim on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The airmen from the 23rd STS spent three days working on casualty evacuations

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron pull a simulated casualty victim out of a vehicle that was hit by a simulated improvised explosive device on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The airmen from the 23rd STS rescue five casualty victims from two simulated improvised explosive device vehicle explosions.

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron position a litter under a simulated improvised explosive device casualty victim during a three-day training exercise on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The airmen from the 23rd STS teamed up with Mi-17 helicopter flight crews from the 6th Special Operations Squadron in order to train on casualty evacuations.

An U.S. Air Force airman from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron provides medical support to two simulated improvised explosive device casualty victims on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 23, 2012. The training consisted of two cars being blown up with five total victims.

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Pararescuemen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron conduct a field training exercise for upgrade evaluation. Volunteers dressed in moulage and acted out an IED explosion. 08.21.2012

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U.S. and French forces take part in a joint medical exercise Sept. 25, 2012, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. The simulated mass casualty scenario gave U.S. and French medical personnel the opportunity to train together in a realistic environment. U.S. military members taking part in the exercise are deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Donald R. Allen/Not Released)

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GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, rush an injured victim on a litter into a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – Pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue transport an exercise accident victim during Mass Casualty Exercise, September 25, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron carry an exercise participant on alitter to a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, September 25,1012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, classifies that an injured service member is “E”, or expected to die, during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, transport an injured exercise participant off a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the temporary triage center on French Forces Djibouti base, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Army Personnel Recovery Security Team members and a U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, work together to place an injured exercise participant onto a litter during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron writes down the condition of aninjured French solider during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron gather to plan a course of action for rescuing injured exercise participants during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 on September 25, 2012, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) – A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron examines injured exercise participants during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to debark the U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to participate in Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012 The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) - A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fireman carries an injured exercise participant during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) – A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, races to assist in the recovery of wounded exercise personnel during the Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, on September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgtergeant Christopher Ruano)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) – U.S. military members assist a French army exercise victim during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica McMahon/RELEASED)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 25, 2012) – A pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron assists an exercise victim during a mass casualty exercise which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, September 25, 2012. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica McMahon/RELEASED)

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GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – A pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron reads WHAT from an exercise accident victim aboard a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Mass Casualty Exercise, September 25, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – A pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron provides medical care to an exercise accident victim during Mass Casualty Exercise, September 25, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – Pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron disembark a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, September 25, 2012, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – An 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman (or Pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd) provides medical care to an exercise victim during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, September 25, 2012, which started in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti (September 27, 2012) – An 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron member makes a WHAT-KIND report during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1, September 25, 2012, in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti. The exercise followed a fictitious storyline, but called for the employment of real-world assets. While French and U.S. forces conduct frequent combined training events, this was the first exercise of this type between the two nations in Djibouti. The U.S. forces involved are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, or CJTF-HOA. CJTF-HOA works with coalition partners, such as the French, and with countries in East Africa to promote regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant Joseph McKee)

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The weeklong competition simulates real world scenarios testing the core skill sets of each rescue team.

Event scenarios include Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Military Free-fall and Static-line parachuting Operations, Tactical Carbine and Pistol marksmanship, Zodiac Boat Operations, Maritime Navigation and High Angle / Confined-Space Rescue Operations. The competition works to foster teamwork, and esprit de corps among the Guardian Angels.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation at the FDNY Academy for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition on September 20, 2012.

An Air Force pararescueman repels down close quarters as part of an event focusing on rescue operations in confined spaces during the annual Pararescuemen Jumpers Rodeo Competition in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2012.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation at the FDNY Academy for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition on September 20, 2012.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation at the FDNY Academy for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition on September 20, 2012.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition.

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PACIFIC THUNDER 2012 is an annual two-week exercise where members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons met up with the 25th Fighter Squadron and multiple other units at Osan AB, to test CSAR tactics to prepare for real-world emergency situations.

Master Sgt. John Stott, an aerial gunner and 33rd Rescue Squadron superintendent sits on the edge of an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

A pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron stares out of an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

A Pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron leans out of the door of a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

A Pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron perform alternate insertion and extractions from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron perform alternate insertion and extractions from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

A Combat Rescue Officer and three pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron perform alternate insertion and extractions from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Combat Search and Rescue training scenario for PACIFIC THUNDER at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012.

Tech Sgt. Justin Schramm, 33rd Rescue Squadron A flight chief, evaluator aerial gunner prepares to roll out of a 33rd RQS HH-6 Pave Hawk during PACIFIC THUNDER 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 13, 2012.

[QUOTE]A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron freefalls with a parachute after jumping from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk during training scenarios for PAIFIC THUNDER 2012 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Oct. 12, 2012. [/QUOT

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, scans for ground threats during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, over Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, scans for ground threats during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, over Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, scans for ground threats during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, over Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area utilizing any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, is hoisted to a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide security during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provides security during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide security during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provide security during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provides security using a stand alone M203 grenade launcher Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, communicate during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available DoD or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, provides security during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, secure the area after being lowered from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Department or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman is lowered from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, is hoisted down from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, gears up for a mission Nov. 7, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to go out on a mission Nov. 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area utilizing any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to go out on a mission Nov. 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepare to go out on a mission Nov. 6, 2012, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue objective area using any available Department of Defense or Allied, air, land, or sea asset.

[The Dane]

Cool pictures

[RANGER_K11]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUTxeg1oHNE

[razorback 7.62x51]

Nice vid R _k11.