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)