USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

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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U.S. Airmen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, partnered with U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers from the East Africa Response Force and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) for routine hoist training using MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft Nov. 2, 2023.

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

USAF conducts joint hoist training with EARF, USMC

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