Smooth landing

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Aaron Zamora, a combat rescue officer assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., lands after a free-fall jump during a training exercise here Oct. 29. Training jumps are conducted to increase free-fall proficiency and prepare members for deployment missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Flying high

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Chief Master Sgt. Brian Douglas, 38th Rescue Squadron chief enlisted manager, descends toward the drop zone using a special operations free-fall parachute during a jump here Oct. 29. This parachute is designed for high-altitude drop zone capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Packing up

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Members of the 38th Rescue Squadron pack up their parachutes and clear the drop zone after a free-fall jump here Oct. 29. The 38th RQS conducts training jumps weekly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Tied up

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Capt. Brent McCall, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, ties suspension lines together on his parachute after a free-fall jump here Oct. 29. Tying the suspension lines makes transporting the parachute easier. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Safe landing

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman James Gibson, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, removes his equipment after a free-fall jump from an HC-130P Combat King during a training exercise here Oct. 29. The HC-130P aircraft is specifically configured for combat search and rescue missions. (U.S. Ai r Force photo by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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38th RQS members maintain free-fall jump proficiency during training

Published Nov. 16, 2009

Smooth landing

Flying high

Packing up

Tied up

Safe landing