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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Staff Sgt. Kiley Everett, an HH-60G Pave Hawk crew chief assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, troubleshoots avionics systems November 21, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Difficult weather and lighting conditions require combat search and rescue aircraft equipped with advanced avionics systems - and trained specialists capable of maintaining them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

HH-60G Pave Hawk Helicopters assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, return to base following the completion of a sortie, October 24, 2017 in an undisclosed location. Rescue teams-comprised of pilots, special missions aviators, and pararescuemen - work together to maintain a constant state of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A pilot assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron checks avionics systems on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter prior to a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Combat search and rescue aircrews frequently train in low-light conditions to keep skills sharp should they ever be called to recover isolated personnel under the cover of night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A special missions aviator assigned to 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, inspects the blades on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter tail rotor prior to a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Rotor blades are subjected to massive amounts of force in-flight and require frequent inspections and repairs in order to ensure safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron waits on alert status November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. The primary mission of the Pave Hawk is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments to recover isolated individuals during war or in humanitarian crises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Maintainers assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron work together on HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter engine components November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Maintenance professionals of the 801st EMXS must keep as many aircraft as possible prepared to fly in less that 30 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

A special missions aviator assigned to 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, prepares an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for a sortie November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. SMAs are responsible for the inspection and upkeep of a number of components on the aircraft, as well as the operation of on-board weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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Angels on-call: 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group - Operating Location Alpha

Staff Sgt. Robert Wainright, an HH-60G Pave Hawk crew chief assigned to the 801st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, works to replace a pair of hydraulic lines November 22, 2017, in an undisclosed location. Demanding desert conditions and in-flight vibrations inherent to helicopters are especially taxing on aircraft components, which require frequent inspections to ensure safe operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Kleinholz)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

Two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks takeoff from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The Chinooks conducted a joint flight with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60 Pave Hawk. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk and two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks prepare for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk and two U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks prepare for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

HH-60 Pave Hawk pilots from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

An 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares for takeoff at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The 83rd ERQS conducted a joint flight with U.S. Army CH-47 Chinooks in preparation for the CH-47 taking over for the HH-60. The 83rd ERQS, which has been strictly U.S. Air Force personnel, will be a joint unit containing Air Force pararescuemen and combat rescue officers and U.S. Army helicopters and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

Senior Airman Brandon McLaughlin, 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, wipes the mirror of an HH-60 Pave Hawk at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2017. The HH-60 Pave Hawk, belonging to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, conducts personnel recovery and work with other air assets to eliminate threats in the area and safely recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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83rd ERQS conducts joint flight, prepares for transition to Chinooks

Maj. Paul Brighton is a HH-60 Pave Hawk pilot attached to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. The 83rd ERQS performs personnel recovery and work with other air assets to eliminate threats in the area and safely recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gonsier)
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Maintaining rescue ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Morrison, 64th Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in Iraq, Sept. 15, 2015. The Pave Hawks fly personnel recovery operations and are on 24-hour alert in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)
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Maintaining rescue ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Douglas Barrineau, 64th Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in Iraq, Sept. 15, 2015. Barrineau is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a coalition effort to destroy and degrade Daesh. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)
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Maintaining rescue ops

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Douglas Barrineau, 64th Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, conducts preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in Iraq, Sept. 15, 2015. Barrineau is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a coalition effort to destroy and degrade Daesh. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)
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Maintaining rescue ops

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 64th Expeditionary Helicopter Maintenance Unit, conduct preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in Iraq, Sept. 15, 2015. The Pave Hawks fly training, emergency and personnel recovery operations in the area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, a coalition effort to degrade and destroy Daesh. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)
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