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55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron shoots a GAU-21 machine gun during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS continuously executes their mission by flying training sorties and performing simulated combat search and rescue scenarios to ensure they are prepared when real-world rescues arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron looks ahead while on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron looks ahead while on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter near Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron sit on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter returning from a training sortie in Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The training sortie was conducted to maintain mission readiness, reinforce the Air Force’s core values of excellence and preparedness and ensure crews remain capable of executing critical operations anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron sit on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter returning from a training sortie in Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The training sortie was conducted to maintain mission readiness, reinforce the Air Force’s core values of excellence and preparedness and ensure crews remain capable of executing critical operations anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron lands during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The HH-60W was designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civilian search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron lands during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The HH-60W was designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civilian search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron performs evasive maneuvers during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The HH-60W executed a training sortie to maintain combat readiness and operational effectiveness that supports critical missions such as personnel recovery and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron performs evasive maneuvers during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The HH-60W executed a training sortie to maintain combat readiness and operational effectiveness that supports critical missions such as personnel recovery and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron checks equipment on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during a training sortie with the 55th Rescue Squadron at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS executed a training sortie with the HH-60W to reinforce combat proficiency and sustain readiness for high-risk rescue and recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron checks equipment on an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter during a training sortie with the 55th Rescue Squadron at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS executed a training sortie with the HH-60W to reinforce combat proficiency and sustain readiness for high-risk rescue and recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron shoots a GAU-21 machine gun during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS continuously executes their mission by flying training sorties and performing simulated combat search and rescue scenarios to ensure they are prepared when real-world rescues arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)

55th Rescue Squadron conducts a training sortie

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron shoots a GAU-21 machine gun during a training sortie at Gila Bend, Arizona, April 29, 2025. The 55th RQS continuously executes their mission by flying training sorties and performing simulated combat search and rescue scenarios to ensure they are prepared when real-world rescues arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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