The 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron poses for a photo at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The 83rd ERQS is Air Force Central Command’s first dedicated joint personnel recovery team, utilizing Air Force Guardian More
Aircrew from the 56th Rescue squadron prepare an HH-60G Pave Hawk for takeoff Jan. 26, 2018, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Members from the 56th and 57th RQS are flying throughout the region during several differe More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies over Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 57th RQS are flying throughout t More
Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, jump out of a C-130J Super Hercules during a water jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jump was part More
A 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk, based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, transports simulated casualties during a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise near Zagreb, Croatia, March 18, 2019. NEO exerci More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes to a drop zone at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. Airmen assigned to the 57th RQS participated in jump training over the course of t More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron jump from a C-130J Hercules assigned to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during over-water parachute training off the coast of Italy, July 9, 2019. Airmen assigned to More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons attend a pre-mission briefing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. The 31st Fighter Wing is dedicated to continuing the mission, remaining lethal More
Members of the 57th Rescue Squadron assemble mission packages at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 20, 2020. The packages were being prepared to assist a human space flight mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt More
An Airman from the 56th Rescue Squadron looks out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during Operation Porcupine over a military training area in Osoppo, Italy, June 30, 2020. Operation Porcupine is a combat search and resc More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron (RQS) wait their turn for a COVID-19 test upon returning from deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS deploys frequently around the wor More
Members of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare to board a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan The 83rd ERQS, made up of Army Chinook crews and Air Force Guardian Angel t More
An Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, communicates with aircrew members during a jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jump was part of a More
A 57th Rescue Squadron Guardian Angel pararescueman, stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, stabilizes a simulated casualty during a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise at the Police Academy, Croatia, Mar More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. The 57th RQS relocated to the 31st Fighter Wing official in June 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron parachute to a drop zone during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. The Airmen partnered with C-130J Hercules aircraft and crews from Ramstein Air More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared, 57th Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician and drop zone control officer, right, communicates with aircrew via radio during over-water parachute training off the c More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Allan Sain, 56th Rescue Squadron (RQS) HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot, stands behind a marked 1-meter line at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. Airmen of the 56th RQS implemented several measur More
A pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron looks out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during Operation Porcupine over a military training area in Osoppo, Italy, June 30, 2020. Operation Porcupine demonstrated the uniq More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Schulz, 57th Rescue Squadron 1 Troop commander, receives a COVID-19 test upon return to Aviano Air Base, Italy, from deployment, Feb. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS recently deployed to the More
Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron takeoff from Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 57th RQS are flying througho More
A member of the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron observes a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. The 83rd ERQS is Air Force Central Command’s first dedicated joint personnel reco More
Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, with the assistance of Italian coast guard members, conduct a jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jum More
57th Rescue Squadron Guardian Angel pararescuemen, stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, work with Croatian Special Police during a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation exercise at the Police Academy, Croatia, Mar More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron participates in a tandem jump with his wingman at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. Pararescuemen are required to recertify for tandem jumps every six months. (U.S. Ai More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marcus, a pararescueman with the 57th Rescue Squadron, secures his parachute while Staff Sgt. Michael, also a 57th RQS pararescueman, keeps watch during training at Aviano Air Base, More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare a rigged alternate method zodiac (RAMZ) during over-water parachute training off the coast of Italy, July 9, 2019. The RAMZ is an inflat More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare their equipment before training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. The World Health Organization recommends keeping a 1-meter distance between peo More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron wait their turn for a COVID-19 test upon returning from deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS deploys frequently around the world to More
Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron fly near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 57th RQS are flying throughout t More
Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flip a boat right-side up during a jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jump was part of a personnel r More
An Airman from the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes onto the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 3, 2019. To remain lethal, rapidly ready, Aviano Airmen constantly train to be the best. (U.S. Air Force photo More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan, a pararescueman with the 57th Rescue Squadron, keeps watch during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. The 57th RQS trains periodically to keep their Airmen techni More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron (RQS) prepare to board an HH-60G Pave Hawk before training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. Airmen of the 57th RQS train frequently to keep their skills More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron board a bus upon returning from deployment at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 13, 2021. The 57th RQS deploys frequently around the world to offer recovery and medic More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 57th RQS are flying throughout t More
Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, and Italians from the 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment return to shore after a jump training scenario in water, Feb. 14th, 2018, More
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron performs a High Altitude Low Open (HALO) jump from a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, at Aviano More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron meet up at a drop zone during training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 8, 2019. Airmen of the 57th RQS spent the week honing their parachuting skills over land a More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron parachutes into the ocean during over-water parachute training off the coast of Italy, July 9, 2019. The Airmen partnered with C-130J Hercules More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons prepare for takeoff in an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. Airmen of the 56th and 57th RQS train frequently to keep their ski More
Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, provide life-saving procedures during a jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jump was part of a personn More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander and a 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman approach a landing zone during a High Altitude Low Open (HALO) jump from a C-130J Hercules assign More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared, an aircrew flight equipment technician and drop zone control officer, and Master Sgt. Adrienne, operational support medicine supervisor, both assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadro More
Italian soldiers from the 4th Alpini Paratroopers Regiment inspect a dropped cargo package during a jump training scenario, Feb. 14th, 2018, at Caorle, Italy. The jump was part of a personnel recovery training More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander congratulates a 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman after a High Altitude Low Open (HALO) jump from a C-130J Hercules assigned to the 37th More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron parachute to a designated landing zone on the airfield at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 2020. The 57th RQS trains periodically to remain technically proficien More
U.S. Air Force Airman Caesar Damas, left, and Senior Airman Joshua Lack, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, watch as an HH-60G Pave Hawk prepares for takeoff at Av More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Canyon Abrigo, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, sanitizes the inside of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Aviano Air Base, Italy, April 2, 20 More
A special mission aviator assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron leans out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron lands with an Italian HH-101A Caesar near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 5 More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flies with an Italian HH-101A Caesar near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and 5 More
A special mission aviator assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron looks out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter near Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a routine training mission Jan. 26, 2018. Members from the 56th and More
Members from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadron spent two weeks flying throughout the region near Aviano Air Base, Italy during several different training sorties. Their presence within the area will increase as More
Members from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff Jan. 30, 2018, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Their presence within the area will increase as they begin to transition from Royal Air Force Base La More