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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron packs gear after conducting hoist training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. Training like this is essential for enhancing force mobility and operational response across rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne) (Elements from the background were removed in this image)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. Air Force members practice hoist training with U.S. Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. Training like this is essential for enhancing force mobility and operational response across rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. Air Force members practice hoist training with U.S. Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. This kind of joint training allows operators to solidify their skills and ensure readiness for real-world personnel or equipment transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. Air Force members practice hoist training with U.S. Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. The EARF regularly conducts training on their deployable military capabilities to protect U.S. interests in Africa to maintain readiness, should a threat arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. service members practice joint hoist training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. The ability to rapidly hoist in and out of an aircraft over all terrains to recover injured personnel gives recovery teams a better chance at providing life-saving care in challenging environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. service members practice hoisting into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. To prepare for real-world responses to personnel recovery scenarios, aircrew and pararescue members regularly partner together to conduct joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. service members practice hoisting into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. To prepare for real-world responses to personnel recovery scenarios, aircrew and pararescue members regularly partner together to conduct joint training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. Air Force members practice hoist training with U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. Joint training between aircrew and pararescuemen enables operators to strengthen their capabilities to better prepare them for real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. service members practice joint hoist training at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. 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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USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

U.S. Air Force members conduct hoist training into a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261), along with U.S. Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the East Africa Response Force (EARF) at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Nov. 2, 2023. The EARF regularly conducts training on their deployable military capabilities to protect U.S. interests in Africa to maintain readiness, should a threat arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Senior enlisted leaders from 21 countries pose for a photo during the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The summit was a 3-day information exchange and partnership building event that was hosted by the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Côte d’Ivoire air force senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Senior enlisted leaders from 20 African countries and 5 from the United States attend the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. ASELS 2023 was a 3-day information exchange and partnership building event that was hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Côte d’Ivoire air force senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Côte d'Ivoire air force Chief Warrant Officer Okoue Denis, Côte d'Ivoire air force senior enlisted leader, shares opening remarks for the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The summit was a 3-day information exchange and partnership building event that was hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Côte d’Ivoire air force senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Participants of the African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit take notes and listen to a briefing during the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The goal and focus of ASELS 2023 was to share information, enhance partnerships and amplify trust among partnered nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command chief, says opening remarks for the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The summit was a 3-day information exchange and partnership building event that was hosted by United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Côte d'Ivoire air force senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

From left, senior enlisted leaders Malawi air force Warrant Officer 1 Elliot Chikwatu, Botswana air force Major Command Sgt. Maj. Barulaganye Keoagile, and Nigeria air force Air Warrant Officer Stephen Ikechukwu Nwanguma converse during the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The summit was a 3-day information exchange and partnership building event that was hosted by the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Côte d'Ivoire air force senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit 2023

Flags are placed in front of each senior enlisted leader to annotate where each attendee is from during the first-ever Air Force African Senior Enlisted Leader Summit in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, November 7, 2023. The 21 countries that participated in ASELS were the United States, Benin, Botswana, Côte d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Zambia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Heather Ley)

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303rd ERQS returns home

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 29, 2023. First delivered to the service in 2021, the HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and contains upgraded controls and avionics, onboard self-defenses, an enlarged cabin and double the fuel capacity compared to its predecessor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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303rd ERQS returns home

U.S. Airmen with the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II into a C-5M Super Galaxy prior to redeploying at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 29, 2023. In addition to the HH-60W, the C-5 was also loaded with passengers returning to their home stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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303rd ERQS returns home

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 29, 2023. First delivered to the service in 2021, Tthe HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and contains upgraded controls and avionics, onboard self-defenses, an enlarged cabin and double the fuel capacity compared to its predecessor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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