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Joint-rescue effort

TERCEIRA, Azores -- Portuguese air force First Sgt. Rui Frade is lowered into Praia Bay from an SA-330 Puma helicopter Feb. 9 during a rescue exercise. The exercise joined more than 200 Portuguese and American forces testing the capability to provide rescue service during a simulated space shuttle emergency. The joint team performs the exercise each year. Sergeant Frade is a pararescueman with the 711th Squadron at Lajes Field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Michaud)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Michelle Michaud
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