First Lt. Eric Hansen, an 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, provides security during a training scenario in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, Oct. 21, 2011. The 360-degree security allows pararescuemen to concentrate their efforts on providing treatment to casualties and coordinating air evacuation support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Renae Saylock)
11/15/2011 - GRAND BARA DESERT, Djibouti -- Pararescuemen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conducted a training rescue mission here recently.
The training involved parachuting into a simulated crash site, locating and treating casualties, and coordinating evacuation while maintaining security.
11/16/2011 1:45:37 PM ET Just a quick comment that it's slightly unexpected to see ground combat forces of the world's premier air service - USAF - parachuting from an aircraft flown by the world's premier marine infantry service - USMC. It shows the versatility of our forces.
