Astral Knight 2023
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron hikes up a mountain to provide assistance to survivors of a simulated helicopter crash during Astral Knight 2023, a NATO exercise in the Albanian countryside, May 23, 2023. The 57th RQS pararescuemen are 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 Senior Airman Noah Sudolcan)