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82 ERQS practices jump training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepares to land after a tandem jump at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The 82 ERQS helps train allied partners and directly impact theater security cooperation goals in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepares to fold a parachute after a jump at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The jumps allow members to stay high altitude low opening and static line proficient enabling them to provide battlefield trauma care from an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, gives a shaka sign after completing a jump at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The jump performed by 82 ERQS helps their members maintain their proficiency in being static line and high altitude low opening certified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

A U.S. Air Force member assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Air Base Squadron, checks the wind prior to a jump at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. Checking the windage is crucial because it lets members know whether it is safe to perform the planned jump as they approach the landing zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman from the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, waits to get his parachute rig checked at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The 82 ERQS performs both static line and halo jumps to maintain jump qualifications. (U.S. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, checks the parachute of an 82 ERQS survival escape resistance and escape specialist, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The 82 ERQS provides technical rescue and extraction, as well as crisis and disaster response capabilities to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

Members of the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to do a prejump brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The 82 ERQS specializes in technical rescue, extraction, battlefield trauma and extended care in the event that a service member or allied partner requests casualty evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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Members of the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to do a prejump brief at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, March 16, 2021. The 82 ERQS conducts personnel and sensitive item recovery across the range of military operations providing capabilities to support U.S. Africa Command, as well as the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa’s objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

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82 ERQS practices jump training

Published March 18, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher
435th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

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