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RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

Published May 15, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. RF-R allows Airmen to experience simulated combat search and rescue operations to better prepare them for real-world scenarios.

A man in a military uniform checks his bag for necessary gear to parachute from an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare to take off in an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for an exercise during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2023. These PJs participated in a variety of life-saving scenarios throughout RF-R. From repelling down a mine shaft with no visibility to parachuting into the desert of New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A man in a miliary uniform puts on a helmet needed for parachuting out of an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force Col. Jose Cabrera, 563rd Rescue Group commander, puts on gear in preparation for jumping from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2023. RF-R is the Department of Defense’s premier combat search and rescue exercise and is hosted at Davis-Monthan twice annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms prepare their gear to parachute out of an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2023. PJs jumped out of the aircraft into New Mexico to complete a combat search and rescue mission in a simulated austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms put on necessary gear for parachuting out of an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare their gear to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., May 15, 2023. RF-R is the Department of Defense’s premier combat search and rescue exercise and is hosted at Davis-Monthan twice annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms and gear sit inside an aircraft in preparation for parachuting out of it. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. These PJs participated in a variety of life-saving scenarios throughout RF-R. From repelling down a mine shaft with no visibility to parachuting into the desert of New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms and gear sit in an aircraft in preparation for parachuting out of it. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. RF-R allows Airmen to experience simulated combat search and rescue operations to better prepare them for real-world scenarios.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A man in a military uniform stands in the back of an aircraft with the back door open in preparation for pararescuemen to parachute out of. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Mueller, 79th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster, stands in the back of an HC-130J in preparation for pararescuemen to jump during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. PJs jumped out of the aircraft into New Mexico to complete a combat search and rescue mission in a simulated austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms and gear check each other's gear in preparation for parachuting out of an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen check each other’s gear in preparation for jumping out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 in New Mexico, May 15, 2023. PJs jumped out of the aircraft into New Mexico to complete a combat search and rescue mission in a simulated austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms prepare to parachute out of an airplane. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen prepare to jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. PJs are highly trained Airmen that are responsible for rescuing and providing life-saving care to injured personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

Men in military uniforms and gear parachute out the back of an aircraft. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. PJs are highly trained Airmen that are responsible for rescuing and providing lifesaving care to injured personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A man in a military uniform and gear parachutes out the back of an aircraft. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. RF-R allows Airmen to experience simulated combat search and rescue operations to better prepare them for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)

A man in a military uniform packs gear in an aircraft. — RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1: pararescuemen sunset jump

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman packs equipment in an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during RED FLAG-Rescue 23-1 over New Mexico, May 15, 2023. PJs are highly trained Airmen that are responsible for rescuing and providing lifesaving care to injured personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)