38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 38th Rescue Squadron drive on the flightline at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. The ability to rapidly deploy, render aid and quickly return allows 38th RQS Airmen to be able to come to the aid of the U.S. and allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Peltier, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, marshals Airmen assigned to 38th RQS into an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Rescue Airmen provide the safety net for the U.S. and allied troops in times of natural disaster in all areas of the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Peltier, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, guides Airmen assigned to 38th RQS off a ramp of an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Pararescue is highly dedicated to saving lives in the toughest of situations, which is affirmed in their motto “These Things We Do, That Others May Live”. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Van Antwerp, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, secures a vehicle inside an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Rescue Airmen practice quick loading and unloading of the pararescue off-road vehicles to be able to rapidly deploy in a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Van Antwerp, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, gives instructions to Airmen assigned to 38th RQS at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Loadmasters and pararescuemen work hand-in-hand during combat search and rescue operations to render aid in the toughest of situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 38th Rescue Squadron sit in their off-road vehicle inside an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Since 9/11, pararescue men have executed over 12,000 life-saving, combat rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to 38th Rescue Squadron sit in their off-road vehicle inside an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. Pararescuemen are members of Air Force special warfare and are the only Department of Defense elite combat force specifically organized, trained, equipped, and postured to conduct combat rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Peltier, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, assists in guiding Airmen assigned to 38th RQS into an HC-130J Combat King II at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 24, 2024. 71st Airmen from different rescue squadrons work together to perform combat search and rescue operations in different theaters all over the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine)

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38th, 71st Rescue Squadrons demonstrate global rapid response

Published July 26, 2024
By Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine
23rd Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --