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449 AEG operators sharpen rope rescue skills

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron practices rescue techniques at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is composed of Air Force first responders for personnel recovery, such as pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG operators sharpen rope rescue skills

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron practices rescue techniques at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is composed of Air Force first responders for personnel recovery, such as pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG operators sharpen rope rescue skills

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to conduct rope rescue training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 19, 2023. Air Force pararescuemen are the only Department of Defense combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum Personnel Recovery, to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron guide their parachutes to a drop zone after conducting High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) training jumps in Djibouti, Dec. 21, 2023. 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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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center perform High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. HALO jumps are one of two techniques used as a method of delivering military personnel, equipment and other supplies from an aircraft flying at a high altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force operators assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center perform High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. 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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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron looks out the back of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft prior to conducting training jumps over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is comprised of Air Force first responders for personnel recovery, such as pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, right, gives the go-ahead to a French operator during bilateral jump training over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. Bilateral training with partner nations allows the U.S. to build upon and strengthen pre-existing relationships, which enable the ability to maintain peace and prosperity within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

Two U.S. Marine Corps loadmasters assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 prepare to close the ramp of a USMC KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. The KC-130J is often used to resupply battle zones, provide a direct air support center, insert group troops and perform medical evacuation operations. (U.S.Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, right, watches French operators conduct training jumps out of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Dec. 27, 2023. Bilateral training with partner nations allows the U.S. to build upon and strengthen pre-existing relationships, which enable the ability to maintain peace and prosperity within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to conduct training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to conduct training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS regularly completes jump training to maintain proficiency as an alternative means of tactical insertion during personnel recovery and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks his equipment prior to conducting a training jump over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron looks out the back of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft prior to conducting training jumps over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is comprised of Air Force first responders for personnel recovery, such as pararescuemen and Tactical Air Control Party specialists, in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron gives the go-ahead to members conducting training jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The mission of the 82nd ERQS is to conduct full-spectrum personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation and sensitive item recovery in support of Department of Defense personnel in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force tactical air control party specialists and pararescuemen from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron wait onboard a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft to conduct training jumps over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS conducts full spectrum personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, medical evacuation and sensitive item recovery in support of Department of Defense personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force members prepare to conduct static jumps out of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. Regular jump training is essential for service members to maintain proficiency as an alternative means of tactical insertion for personnel recovery and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center review jump plans prior to performing static jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and Joint Personnel Recovery Center review jump plans prior to performing static jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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449 AEG conducts HALO jump training with French partners

A French operator looks out over the open cargo ramp of a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft ahead of conducting practice jumps over East Africa, Nov. 29, 2023. Bilateral training with partner nations allows the U.S. to build upon and strengthen pre-existing relationships, which enable the ability to maintain peace and prosperity within the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)
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