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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and a rescue specialist carefully remove a simulated patient from a crushed vehicle during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. As the only security forces squadron in Africa, the 409th ESFS’ primary mission is to secure, protect and defend Air Force assets, personnel and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron completes casualty care cards in preparation for medical evacuation during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the QRF to integrate with rescue specialists to assist with and train on life-saving emergency response actions in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michelle Smith, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force member, provides security for rescue specialists during a vehicle extrication training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The training exercise consisted of U.S. Special Operations and personnel recovery on location, the 409th ESFS QRF, and role players as simulated patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

A U.S. Air Force quick reaction force member assigned to the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron helps a rescue specialist cut apart a vehicle to extract a simulated patient during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the 409th ESFS QRF to work alongside rescue specialists to improve the command’s ability to respond to any personnel recovery contingency on the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

U.S. Air Force quick reaction force members of the 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron assist rescue specialists to extract simulated patients from crushed vehicles during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. As the only security forces squadron in Africa, the 409th ESFS’ primary mission is to secure, protect and defend Air Force assets, personnel and resources throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

A rescue specialist assesses how to extract a simulated patient out of a crushed vehicle during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. During the training, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force members worked alongside U.S. Special Operations and a personnel recovery team to treat simulated patients and practice life-saving skills in a realistic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Maria Atondo, 409th Air Expeditionary Group airfield management, watches as her simulated injuries are reassessed by a 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force member during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. Consistent dynamic training exercises allow different agencies to enhance interoperability and increase survivability rates in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jean Lassalle Hernandez, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron quick reaction force member, provides security for rescue specialists to assess and treat simulated patients during a training event at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The exercise allowed the 409th ESFS QRF to work alongside rescue specialists to improve the command’s response and personnel recovery capabilities across the African continent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

A rescue specialist gestures to a teammate about a simulated patient he is about to treat while an evaluator observes during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The joint training event included personnel from U.S. Special Operations and a personnel recovery team on location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Niger AB 201 exercises vehicle extrication with QRF, rescue specialists

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Maria Atondo, 409th Air Expeditionary Group airfield management, acts as a simulated patient with injuries for rescue specialists to assess and treat during a training exercise at Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Nov. 1, 2023. The participants of the training exercise supported the Warfighter Recovery Network, a U.S. Africa Command initiative to provide rapid and assured casualty evacuation and personnel recovery throughout the AFRICOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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USAFE Unveils New TACAN System for Enhanced Combat Deployments

Airman First Class Isaiah Martinez and Staff Sgt. Morgan Giacomelli demonstrate the ease in assembling the1st Combat Communications Squadron’s newest Tactical Air Navigation System. Small and portable, the antenna can provide precise distance information to 250 aircraft simultaneously to coordinate an effective air bridge to expedite military airlift and air operations wherever needed. The 1st Combat Communications Squadron, part of the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, provides rapidly-deployable communications and air traffic control services across three continents as well as supporting NATO and UN partners.

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The HH-60W is designed with integrated mission systems which improve situational awareness for aircrews conducting the Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The 303rd ERQS provides casualty evacuation capabilities to partner forces in the Horn of Africa, able to land directly to the point of injury and provide life-saving treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Lind, 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron avionics systems technician, sits atop an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The HH-60W received its name as the “Jolly Green II” during a ceremony in Feb. 2020, honoring the Jolly Green crews of previous generations who established the excellence and capability expected of the U.S. Air Force combat rescue crews today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The primary function of the HH-60W is to serve as a platform for Combat Search and Rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The 303rd ERQS provides casualty evacuation capabilities to partner forces in the Horn of Africa, able to land directly at the casualty’s location and provide life-saving treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron load an HH-60W Jolly Green II aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The HH-60W received its name as the “Jolly Green II” during a ceremony in February 2020, honoring the Jolly Green crews of previous generations who established the excellence and capability expected of the U.S. Air Force combat rescue crews today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. service members board a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint Base Charleston, S.C., for redeployment at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. In addition to transporting passengers, the aircraft also transported two HH-60W Jolly Green IIs, assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, back to their home stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Airmen with the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron secure an HH-60W Jolly Green II after loading it onto a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo, and can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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JB Charleston provides redeployment support for 303rd ERQS

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron inspect two HH-60W Jolly Green IIs after loading them in a C-17 Globemaster III at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 15, 2023. The primary function of the HH-60W is to serve as a platform for Combat Search and Rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Payne)

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