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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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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron packs in his parachute after a jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jumps from a C-130J Super Hercules during mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. This mission rehearsal is key to ensure pararescuemen are ready for real world missions throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron readies a smoke canister to mark placement for the team preparing to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. This mission rehearsal is key to ensure pararescuemen are ready for real world missions throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

Pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron lay down panels as other team members ready themselves to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A C-130J Super Hercules, from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, hauls pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they prepare to jump for a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. The C-130J Super Hercules can be used for a variety of missions, including being used as a jump platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

Pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron lay down panels as other team members ready themselves to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron glides to the ground after a jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron hauls in his parachute after a jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron hauls in his parachute after a jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron hauls his parachute after jumping from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. This mission rehearsal is key to ensure pararescuemen are ready for real world missions throughout Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A pararescueman from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron tests the wind as team members prepare to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Testing the wind allows the pararescuemen to be better prepared when they jump from aircraft towards a specific drop zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

Pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron lay down panels as other team members ready themselves to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are aided by the 774th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they conduct a mission rehersal to stay up to date on their training and tactics in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel and NATO's Resolute Support Mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

Pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron test the wind as team members prepare to jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. Pararescue specialists rescue and recover downed aircrew from hostile or otherwise unreachable areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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Always ready: "These things we do, that others may live"

A C-130J Super Hercules hauls pararescuemen from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron as they prepare to jump for mission rehersal at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 28, 2016. The C-130J Super Hercules was used as a jump platform for pararescuemen from the 83rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Robert Cloys)
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