Back with the boys

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Bury, a combat rescue officer currently assigned to the 23d Wing Plans, Programs and Inspections office, approaches an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Bury participated in a static line jump with 38th Rescue Squadron Airmen to remain proficient at his CRO duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Want some water?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Foster passes a cup of water to Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight while in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen are both pararescueman with the 38th Rescue Squadron who participated in a static line jump to maintain their qualifications and remain ready for possible deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Mission details

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and Capt. Daniel Catino, 38th RQS combat rescue officer, discuss mission details in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Kight and Catino each led a static line jump where they directed Airmen and ensured everyone was prepared to conduct the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Taking the lead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, gives instructions to his unit members while flying in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, over the skies of Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Kight ensured the Airmen knew the status of their mission and gave last-second instructions before conducting a static line jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Here goes nothing

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron jump out of an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, over the skies of Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready pararescueman, combat rescue officers and supporting Airmen in support of U.S. rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Look out below

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Philip Gacek, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, descends to a drop zone at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. Members on jump status are required to keep current on their training to remain jump qualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Packing up

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Onley, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, packs his parachute into a bag after parachuting from an HC-130P Combat King at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. After packing his parachute, Onley rallied with his team to evaluate their plan of action during a training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Maintaining contact

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Hendel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, uses a radio to maintain contact with an injured person during a training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. During their discussion, Hendel obtained the person’s GPS coordinates before moving toward his location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Hang in there

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Onley, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, comforts 1st Lt. Daniel Fischer, 38th RQS intelligence officer, during a training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. Fischer suffered from a simulated broken arm and dehydration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Almost there

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, comforts 1st Lt. Daniel Fischer, 38th RQS intelligence officer, during a training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. O’Brien ensured Fischer remained calm as the evacuation team moved toward their location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Signal

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Andrew Hendel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, uses a signal mirror during a training scenario at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., July 16, 2012. Hendel used the mirror to help the evacuation team locate their position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Douglas Ellis/Released)

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PJs, CROs remain proficient at job

Published July 19, 2012

Back with the boys

Want some water?

Mission details

Taking the lead

Here goes nothing

Look out below

Packing up

Maintaining contact

Hang in there

Almost there

Signal