38 RQS conducts battlefield circulation

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron jump out of an HC-130J Combat King II over the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. The 38th RQS is a vital component of the Air Force's personnel recovery operations, ensuring the safety and recovery of military personnel and civilians in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley)

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A U.S. Air Force combat rescue officer (CRO) assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron looks out of an HC-130J Combat King II’s cargo doors before a battlefield circulation (BFC) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 24, 2024. The main role for CROs is the rescue of distressed personnel, recovery of national assets, and conducting special operations that vary from international humanitarian relief to intense combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Geers, middle, 23rd Wing command chief, prepares for a tandem jump with a pararescueman assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron over the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. The pararescuemen stationed at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, utilize both the HH-60W Jolly Green II and HC-130J Combat King II to execute their prime mission of saving the lives of others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Geers, 23rd Wing command chief, walks towards an HC-130J Combat King II in preparation for a battlefield circulation (BFC) at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 24, 2024. This BFC showcased Airmen’s ability to rapidly deploy to austere environments by parachuting into the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, poses for a picture during a battlefield circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. Sheets was exposed to the agile combat employment capabilities present at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The capabilities included maritime expeditionary communication operations, helicopter aerial refueling, helicopter water operations and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Geers, 23rd Wing command chief, prepares for landing after jumping tandem with a pararescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron during a battlefield circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. Pararescue jumpers parachute from airplanes to rescue and treat injured military personnel in austere locations. PJs are highly trained specialists skilled in parachuting, scuba diving, rock climbing and arctic survival. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman, assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, stows maritime equipment during a battlefield circulation event in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. Air Force Special Tactics pararescuemen are the only Department of Defense specialty specifically trained and equipped to conduct conventional or unconventional rescue operations. These battlefield Airmen are the ideal force for personnel recovery and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Geers, 23rd Wing command chief, climbs onto anAir Force maritime vessel from the 38th Rescue Squadron, after jumping tandem with a pararescueman assigned to the 38th RQS during a battlefield circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. Pararescuemen undergo intensive training including the Special Warfare Preparatory Course, Combat Dive Course, Airborne School and Military Free-Fall Course. PJs are also certified paramedics with training in special tactics, emergency medicine, weapons, combat, mountaineering and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force expeditionary communications (XCOMM) Airman assigned to the38th Rescue Squadron prepares maritime communications during a battlefield circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. XCOMM Airmen can operate in remote environments and provide mission-critical communications to operators and U.S. military assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, poses for a picture in full maritime personal protective equipment during a battlefield circulation in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. Sheets was exposed to the agile combat employment capabilities present at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The capabilities included maritime expeditionary communication operations, helicopter aerial refueling, helicopter water rescue operations and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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38 RQS conducts battlefield circulation

U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II pilots hover at low altitude in preparation for a water operation exercise in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. The HH-60W is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems that improve situational awareness for aircrews conducting combat search and rescue missions in contested environments. The helicopters feature new multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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A U.S. Air Force combat rescue officer (CRO) rests after performing a low-altitude jump during a battlefield circulation exercise in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. CROs are responsible for rescuing personnel, recovering national assets and leading special operations missions that range from hostile engagements to humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II pilots and crew depart from a water operation exercise in the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. The HH-60W is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems that improve situational awareness for aircrews conducting combat search and rescue missions in contested environments. The helicopters feature new multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams)

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38 RQS conducts battlefield circulation

Published June 28, 2024
By 2nd Lt. Benjamin Williams and Airman 1st Class Iain Stanley
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Sheets, 23rd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Geers, 23rd Wing command chief, participated in a battlefield circulation (BFC) with the 38th Rescue Squadron over the Gulf of Mexico, June 24, 2024. The 38th RQS is a vital component of the Air Force's personnel recovery operations, ensuring the safety and recovery of military personnel and civilians in need.