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U.S. Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits carry sandbags as part of a physical training session with the 48th Rescue Squadron and the 68th Rescue Squadron Aug. 20, 2026 at Silverlake Park in Tucson, Arizona. Airmen, recruits and leadership from the 362nd Recruiting Squadron showcased a variety of training exercises to highlight the importance of continued physical fitness and provide insight on the rescue career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron and the 68th RQS demonstrate an exercise to Air Force Delayed Entry Program (DEP) recruits, Aug. 20th, 2026 at Silverlake Park in Tucson, Arizona. The 48th and 68th RQS organized a Special Warfare themed physical training session as part of the recruits DEP Call for the month of August. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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U.S. Air Force Delayed Entry Program (DEP) recruits carry sandbags and drag simulated casualties as part of a Special Warfare training day Aug. 20, 2026 at Silverlake Park in Tucson, Arizona. Recruits were assigned to one of six stations and were tasked to complete a workout circuit while alternating every 30 seconds and working with a team of four to finish each respective exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ricardo Flores, 362nd Recruiting Squadron commander, participates in a Special Warfare training day with Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits Aug. 20, 2026 at Silverlake Park in Tucson, Arizona. The recruits, as well as leadership from the 362 RCS and 68th Rescue Squadron were tasked with carrying 200lb sandbags in groups of four to highlight the importance of physical readiness and commitment to fostering the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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U.S. Air Force Delayed Entry Program recruits work together to finish a Special Warfare themed workout circuit Aug. 20, 2026 at Silverlake Park in Tucson, Arizona. Recruits worked with Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron and the 68th Rescue Squadron to complete a circuit workout and foster new connections amongst themselves as part of a new opportunity for their Delayed Entry Program monthly call. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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48th Rescue Squadron, 68th RQS strengthen future Airmen's physical resiliency

Published Aug. 21, 2026
By Airman Najzee Kuzu
355th Wing Public Affairs

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