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82nd ERQS participates in Exercise Bull Shark 24-2

The Djiboutian Coast Guard pulls a member onto their boat during Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 in the Gulf of Tadjoura, May 5, 2024. Exercise Bull Shark enables readiness training for U.S. joint forces, Djiboutian military forces and additional partners during the multinational, 2-day field training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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82nd ERQS participates in Exercise Bull Shark 24-2

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah John, a radio communications technician assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, talks with Djiboutian Coast Guard members in the Gulf of Tadjoura during Exercise Bull Shark 24-2, May 5, 2024. The exercise allowed the multinational partners to test and improve communications and interoperability through knowledge exchange opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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82nd ERQS participates in Exercise Bull Shark 24-2

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron talks with a Djiboutian Coast Guard member during Exercise Bull Shark 24-2 in the Gulf of Tadjoura, May 5, 2024. The exercise allowed the 82nd ERQS to improve maritime personnel recovery capabilities with U.S. Allies and Djiboutian partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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F-35 Cross Servicing

A Royal Norwegian Airman marshals in a U.S. F-35 Lightning II aircraft into a hangar at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)

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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

An Airman with the Royal Norwegian Air Force conducts maintenance on a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)

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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

A Royal Norwegian Air Force Airman watches as a U.S. F-35 Lightning II pilot prepares to disembark the aircraft after a flight from RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom to Ørland Main Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. A team of Norwegian Airmen received the U.S. aircraft and pilot, and prepared the aircraft for its next mission. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater.” (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)

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U.S., Norway conduct first F-35 cross-service maintenance

Airmen with the Royal Norwegian Air Force refuel a U.S. F-35 Lightning II at Ørland Air Station in Norway, April 8, 2024. The mission marked the first time that Airmen from one nation’s military provided servicing to another nation’s F-35 aircraft without supervision. The cross servicing of aircraft between NATO partners highlights the future interoperability with fellow F-35 users across the European Theater. (RNoAF photo by Ole Andreas Vekve)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron look back at a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. As the Joint Air Component Coordination Element to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, the 449th Air Expeditionary Group regularly partners with joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational teammates to provide theater security cooperation activities in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron hoist into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party specialist assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. As part of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, the 82nd ERQS serves as the task force responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron gather a fast rope while conducting training with a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 18, 2024. Conducting routine hoist training allows operators to perfect their quick movement and recovery skills in the event of a real-world recovery mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Reece McKenzie, medical officer, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), looks out the side of a USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft that can take off, land and hover like a helicopter, with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron board a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. As the only air wing in Africa, the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing regularly trains and operates alongside joint Department of Defense and international military counterparts across the continent to support our African partners in protecting their borders with matters of national security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron rappels from a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Conducting routine hoist training allows operators to perfect their quick movement and recovery skills in the event of a real-world recovery mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Marine crew chief assigned to U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), watches U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron on the ramp of a USMC MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron rappels out of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The 82nd ERQS is the primary personnel recovery agency within the 449th Air Expeditionary Group, which serves to support U.S. Africa Command objectives to promote regional security, stability and prosperity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron looks out the back of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. The Osprey is a joint service multirole combat aircraft that can take off, land and hover like a helicopter, with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USMC ‘Elvis’ provides hoist platform for 82nd ERQS

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and U.S. Marines assigned to the U.S. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), prepare for a flight at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 13, 2024. Aircrew and pararescuemen regularly partner together for joint personnel recovery training to ensure rapid response and readiness for a wide range of personnel recovery scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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RIAT showcases 100 years of U.S. air refueling

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilot speaks to airshow spectators waiting to view U.S. aircraft at the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 15, 2023. RIAT participation demonstrates U.S. commitment to European allies and partners while highlighting U.S. capabilities to a diverse audience, emphasizing unity, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Symantha King)

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190517-F-QZ836-1014

Andrew Mckenna Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 briefs his backseat flyer before takeoff during a Heritage Flight syllabus sortie at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 17, 2019. Air Combat Command pilots must complete rigorous training and receive certification from four levels of United States Air Force leadership before they can earn the title of Demonstration Team Commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlin Leslie)

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