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Pararescuemen walk toward an HH-60G Pave Hawk Oct. 9, 2014, at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla. The PJs, from the 38th Rescue Squadron, are trained in emergency medical tactics as well as combat and survival skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)

Pararescuemen walk toward an HH-60G Pave Hawk Oct. 9, 2014, at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla. The PJs, from the 38th Rescue Squadron, are trained in emergency medical tactics as well as combat and survival skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan)

Capt. Chris Ryan and Capt. Chris Montgomery fly their MV-22 Osprey making contact with a KC-10 Extender's drogue from Travis Air Force Base off the coast of San Francisco at 10,000 feet Oct. 12, 2014. This was the first operational training mission for Travis aircrews to refuel an Osprey. The pilots are assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Carranza)

Capt. Chris Ryan and Capt. Chris Montgomery fly their MV-22 Osprey making contact with a KC-10 Extender's drogue from Travis Air Force Base off the coast of San Francisco at 10,000 feet Oct. 12, 2014. This was the first operational training mission for Travis aircrews to refuel an Osprey. The pilots are assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Carranza)

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, takes off for a sortie Oct. 6, 2014, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Peter Reft)

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, takes off for a sortie Oct. 6, 2014, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Peter Reft)

Air Force firefighters fight a controlled fire Oct. 9, 2014, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The live fire demonstration, hosted by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, allowed friends and family members to be educated and entertained as part of fire prevention week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

Air Force firefighters fight a controlled fire Oct. 9, 2014, at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The live fire demonstration, hosted by the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, allowed friends and family members to be educated and entertained as part of fire prevention week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jose L. Hernandez-Domitilo)

A Republic of Korea air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft is prepared for take off Oct. 9, 2014, from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr.)

A Republic of Korea air force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft is prepared for take off Oct. 9, 2014, from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr.)

A member from the 736th Security Forces Squadron prepares to land during a static line jump Oct. 8, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 736th perform jumps to maintain mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

A member from the 736th Security Forces Squadron prepares to land during a static line jump Oct. 8, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 736th perform jumps to maintain mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

Crew members of a C-5 Galaxy from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., prepare to unload their cargo of donated goods Oct. 11, 2014, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The cargo transporting aircraft delivered over 6,000-pounds of humanitarian aid and supplies that were donated to Honduran citizens in need through the Denton Program. The Denton Program allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods to approved countries in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

Crew members of a C-5 Galaxy from Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., prepare to unload their cargo of donated goods Oct. 11, 2014, at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras. The cargo transporting aircraft delivered over 6,000-pounds of humanitarian aid and supplies that were donated to Honduran citizens in need through the Denton Program. The Denton Program allows private U.S. citizens and organizations to use space available on U.S. military cargo planes to transport humanitarian goods to approved countries in need. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

Airmen hold the American flag during the Royals vs. Orioles baseball game Oct. 15, 2014, at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Airmen are assigned to the 509 and 131st Bomb wings at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an appearance during the pre-game activities, representing the Air Force to a packed stadium as well as a TV viewership of millions during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Airmen hold the American flag during the Royals vs. Orioles baseball game Oct. 15, 2014, at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Airmen are assigned to the 509 and 131st Bomb wings at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. A B-2 Spirit stealth bomber made an appearance during the pre-game activities, representing the Air Force to a packed stadium as well as a TV viewership of millions during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Members from the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, along with the other countries participating in the Salitre 2014, visit the children’s ward Oct. 11, 2014, at the Leonardo Guzman Regional Hospital, Antofagasta, Chile, to distribute gifts and bring a few moments of joy to the awaiting hospitalized children. Salitre is a Chilean-led exercise where the U.S., Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay focus on increasing interoperability between allied nations. (Air National Guard photo/Senior Master Sgt. Elizabeth Gilbert)

Members from the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, along with the other countries participating in the Salitre 2014, visit the children’s ward Oct. 11, 2014, at the Leonardo Guzman Regional Hospital, Antofagasta, Chile, to distribute gifts and bring a few moments of joy to the awaiting hospitalized children. Salitre is a Chilean-led exercise where the U.S., Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay focus on increasing interoperability between allied nations. (Air National Guard photo/Senior Master Sgt. Elizabeth Gilbert)

A Ranger Assessment Course student completes the water survival portion of the course Oct. 2, 2014, at the Municipal Pool in Las Vegas. During this portion of the test, students are required to keep their heads and weapons above the surface of the water. The two-week course develops a student’s ability to lead and command under heavy mental, emotional and physical stress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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A Ranger Assessment Course student completes the water survival portion of the course Oct. 2, 2014, at the Municipal Pool in Las Vegas. During this portion of the test, students are required to keep their heads and weapons above the surface of the water. The two-week course develops a student’s ability to lead and command under heavy mental, emotional and physical stress. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

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