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We mean business

U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Thompson, 23d Wing commander, middle, poses for a photo with, from left to right, Senior Airman Brandon Smith, Staff Sgt. Eric Braddock, Capt. Daniel Catino and Staff Sgt. Alejandro Serrano during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and combat rescue officer invited Thompson to join them during training to give him a better understanding of what they do to remain proficient at their jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Ready for the range

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, secures his equipment before combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Smith and three other 38th RQS Airmen spent nearly three hours training to remain familiar with their weapons and various combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Suited up

U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23d Wing commander, and Capt. Daniel Catino, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, prepare their equipment before combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Thompson trained with the 38th RQS to become more familiar with their combat tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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A hero’s stroll

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Alejandro Serrano and Eric Braddock, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, make their way to their firing posts during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The PJs trained with the M4 assault rifle and M9 pistol to stay current on their tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Ready to fire

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, sets up a firing position during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. With the ability to be called for a mission at a moment’s notice, 38th RQS PJs regularly train to remain precise and proficient at what they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Making adjustments

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Deel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses firing adjustments with Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th RQS pararescueman, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready PJs 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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A little to the left

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Braddock, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, makes sight adjustments to an M4 assault rifle during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Making sight adjustments, also known as weapon zeroing, increases accuracy and builds a better understanding of how a weapon operates when fired, which can be beneficial to Airmen who deploy with the weapon they train on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Checking out targets

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Russell Quattrocchi, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses target marks with Col. Bill Thompson, 23d Wing commander, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Before being assigned to the 38th RQS, Quattrocchi served as an instructor for the 23d Security Forces Squadron and 820th Combat Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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The CATM instructor

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Deel, 38th Rescue Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, discusses firing adjustments with Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. CATM instructors guide Airmen during firing to ensure they qualify on their weapons and uphold safety standards throughout all CATM courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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We mean business

U.S. Air Force Col. Bill Thompson, 23d Wing commander, middle, poses for a photo with, from left to right, Senior Airman Brandon Smith, Staff Sgt. Eric Braddock, Capt. Daniel Catino and Staff Sgt. Alejandro Serrano during combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and combat rescue officer invited Thompson to join them during training to give him a better understanding of what they do to remain proficient at their jobs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Ready for the range

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Smith, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, secures his equipment before combat arms training June 12, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Smith and three other 38th RQS Airmen spent nearly three hours training to remain familiar with their weapons and various combat techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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PJs remain combat ready at the range

Published June 13, 2012