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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron exits a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. These training exercises are designed to posture RQS’s to respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of possible contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies overhead during a search and rescue training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2022. Pararescumen assigned to the 31st RQS were on board to execute training on alternate insertion and extraction methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron lowers a combat rubber raiding craft into the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2022. The CRRC, also known as a tethered duck in this scenario, is dropped into the water and inflated by pararescuemen once they exit the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron are aboard a combat rubber raiding craft during a search and rescue training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. These training exercises are designed to posture RQS’s to respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of possible contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers overhead during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron operate a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to enter the water and swim to an extraction point during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. The training was conducted to enhance alternate insertion and extraction method capabilities, ensuring RQS personnel are ready to rapidly respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron swims beside a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to be extracted by an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron board an HH-60G Pave Hawk after completing an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. After reaching the extraction point, PJ’s were lifted from the water via hoist back into the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A combat rubber raiding craft is towed alongside the safe boat after the completion of a search and rescue exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. The training was conducted to enhance alternate insertion and extraction method capabilities, ensuring RQS personnel are ready to rapidly respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)

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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

Published Sept. 20, 2022
By Senior Airman Jessi Roth
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --