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Smooth landing

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman descends under canopy during a joint jump exercise in Djibouti, March 19, 2025. The exercise included 83 parachute jumps and two equipment bundle drops, with participation from 16 U.S., French and Djiboutian units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)
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HALO jump

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct High Altitude Low Open parachute jumps from a C-130 Hercules near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Feb. 13, 2025. The technique minimizes risk to supplies, equipment or personnel as they are airdropped from high altitudes over enemy air space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)
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HALO jump

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron conduct a tandem High Altitude, Low Opening jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Feb. 27, 2024. HALO jumps are performed from altitudes where oxygen is limited, requiring members to employ specialized training beyond standard parachute insertions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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Dialing in the long shot

An Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fires an M107 sniper rifle, Sept. 22, 2020, at an undisclosed location in Djibouti. Special warfare Airmen from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) routinely train across a broad range of weapons systems to ensure they are knowledgeable and capable of identifying, operating and maintaining them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Thompson)
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An 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman participates in a static line parachute jump into the water from a 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J Hercules near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, May 11, 2019. The pararescueman is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Chris Hibben)
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HAAR and Night Jump Training

Pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare for a night jump from a C-130 Hercules over Grand Bara, Djibouti March 20, 2017. The training allowed the pararescuemen to maintain their qualifications on night jumps. The 82nd ERQS conducts full spectrum personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation, and sensitive item recovery in support of Defense Department personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia)
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