PJs maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron conduct static-line qualification jumps from a HC-130J Combat King II near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. PJs performed static line jumps to maintain their jump proficiency qualifications. The mission of the 38th RQS is to employ combat ready rescue officers and pararescuemen to support units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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PJs maintain jump proficiency

.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron conduct static-line qualification jumps from a HC-130J Combat King II above Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line,’ which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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PJs maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron prepare to jump in a linked formation from a HC-130J Combat King II near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. PJs are qualified to conduct both static-line and high-altitude, low-opening jumps. The mission of the 38th RQS is to employ combat ready rescue officers and pararescuemen to support units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron prepare for a static line jump near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. Pararescuemen are highly skilled at many advanced tactics that allow them to rescue distressed people and downed aircrews anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Donald Hain, a 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, renders a salute upon exiting a HC-130J Combat King II near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. PJs are qualified to conduct both static-line and high-altitude, low-opening jumps. The mission of the 38th RQS is to employ combat ready rescue officers and pararescuemen to support units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron conduct static-line qualification jumps from a HC-130J Combat King II above Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. PJs performed static line jumps to maintain their jump proficiency qualifications. The mission of the 38th RQS is to employ combat ready rescue officers and pararescuemen to support units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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A U.S. Air Force 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman prepares for a static-line qualification jump near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. Pararescuemen are highly skilled at many advanced tactics that allow them to rescue distressed people and downed aircrews anywhere in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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PJs maintain jump proficiency

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron prepare for a static-line qualification jump near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. PJs performed static line jumps to maintain their jump proficiency qualifications. The mission of the 38th RQS is to employ combat ready rescue officers and pararescuemen to support units worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luis Rodriguez, a 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, uses hand signals prior to a targeted bundled drop above Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen worked in tandem with aircrew members from the 71st RQS to conduct various free fall and static-line jumps. The PJs conduct monthly jumps to maintain qualifications and meet training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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PJs maintain jump proficiency

A U.S. Air Force 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman prepares for a static-line qualification jump near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. During a static-line jump, the jumper is attached to the aircraft via the ‘static-line,’ which automatically deploys the jumpers’ parachute after they’ve exited the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Mendes, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster (left), and Tech Sgt. Paul Rodriguez, a 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman (right), prepare for static-line qualification jumps from an HC-130J Combat King II near Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen worked in tandem with aircrew members from the 71st RQS to conduct various free fall and static-line jumps. The PJs conduct monthly jumps to maintain qualifications and meet training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Luis Rodriguez and Tech. Sgt. Michael Mendes, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmasters, prepare a HC-130J Combat King II prior to take-off at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Oct. 22, 2021. The 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen worked in tandem with aircrew members from the 71st RQS to conduct various free fall and static-line jumps. The PJs conduct monthly jumps to maintain qualifications and meet training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)

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PJs maintain jump proficiency

Published Oct. 27, 2021
By Staff Sgt. Melanie Bulow-Gonterman
23rd Wing Public Affairs

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