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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron watches a Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician prepare a simulated crash site ahead of a joint personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The successful recovery of isolated personnel is a force multiplier that preserves critical combat resources and is a key element in sustaining the morale, cohesion, and fighting capability of joint and friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

A simulated casualty has his eye inspected by a U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron serves as U.S. Air Forces Africa’s Personnel Recovery liaison, coordinating efforts between coalition and joint forces in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to board an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The successful recovery of isolated personnel is a force multiplier that preserves critical combat resources and is a key element in sustaining the morale, cohesion, and fighting capability of joint and friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) flies during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron serves as U.S. Air Forces Africa’s Personnel Recovery liaison, coordinating efforts between coalition and joint forces in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) approaches a landing zone during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron serves as U.S. Air Forces Africa’s Personnel Recovery liaison, coordinating efforts between coalition and joint forces in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary squadron drags a litter carrying a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd ERQS provides dedicated personnel recovery and casualty evacuation capabilities to U.S. Africa Command in North and East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary squadron drags a litter carrying a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The successful recovery of isolated personnel is a force multiplier that preserves critical combat resources and is a key element in sustaining the morale, cohesion, and fighting capability of joint and friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary squadron approach a simulated crash site during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd ERQS provides dedicated personnel recovery and casualty evacuation capabilities to U.S. Africa Command in North and East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary squadron approach a simulated casualty during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd ERQS provides dedicated personnel recovery and casualty evacuation capabilities to U.S. Africa Command in North and East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Guardian Angels hone skills in joint personnel recovery exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary squadron disembark from an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 (VMM-364) during a personnel recovery exercise in Djibouti, June 18, 2023. The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron serves as U.S. Air Forces Africa’s Personnel Recovery liaison, coordinating efforts between coalition and joint forces in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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Berlin Airlift 75th Anniversary

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, cuts cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. USAFE-AFAFRICA commemorated the 75th anniversary of the start of the Berlin Airlift, America's first major test of resolve during the Cold War and one of the largest humanitarian aid missions in history, which directly contributed to forging a friendly relationship with a post-war Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Symantha King)

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Retired General Wolters to receive Order of the Sword

Retired General Tod D. Wolters, former Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, has been selected as the next recipient of USAFE’s Order of the Sword announced June 12, 2023. (Courtesy Photo)

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726th EMSS hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Capt. Marquis Taylor, 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron director of operations, leads a formation during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2023. The 726th EMSS provides security forces, satellite communications, munitions support, vehicle management, contracting, finance and logistics in support of operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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726th EMSS hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Wald, 776th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2023. The 726th EMSS provides security forces, satellite communications, munitions support, vehicle management, contracting, finance and logistics in support of operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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726th EMSS hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kimina Chisolm, outgoing 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron commander, renders his final salute during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2023. The 726th EMSS provides security forces, satellite communications, munitions support, vehicle management, contracting, finance and logistics in support of operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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726th EMSS hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 726th Expeditionary Mission Support Squadron salute during the presentation of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 7, 2023. The 726th EMSS provides security forces, satellite communications, munitions support, vehicle management, contracting, finance and logistics in support of operations in East Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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81 ERQS flies with French

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tory Steen, left, and Senior Airman Logan Draiss, loadmasters assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, perform their in-flight duties on an HC-130J Combat King II June 12, 2023. The 81st ERQS provides a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and transport of personnel and equipment, all within the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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81 ERQS flies with French

A backpack and equipment belonging to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tory Steen, an HC-130J Combat King II loadmaster assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Squadron is secured prior to a personnel recovery exercise at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, June 12, 2023. The 81st ERQS provides a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and transport of personnel and equipment, all within the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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81 ERQS flies with French

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tory Steen, right, and Senior Airman Logan Draiss, loadmasters assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, perform their in-flight duties on an HC-130J Combat King II June 12, 2023. The 81st ERQS provides a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and transport of personnel and equipment, all within the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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81 ERQS flies with French

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Draiss, a loadmaster assigned to the 81st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, looks through a window of an HC-130J Combat King II near the vicinity of Djibouti, June 12, 2023. The 81st ERQS provides a rapidly deployable combat search and rescue force that can conduct tactical air refueling, airdrop and transport of personnel and equipment, all within the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dhruv Gopinath)

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