South Georgia sun

Aircrew from the 71st Rescue Squadron and jumpers from the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing prepare to board an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 17, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Helmet

A pilot’s helmet sits on a shelf while U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremiah Parvin, 23d Wing chief of safety and A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft pilot, gathers his gear in preparation for flight, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Can you hear me now

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin O’Neil, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, adjusts his helmet prior to conducting personnel drops from an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 18, 2016, in the skies over South Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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preflight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Deandre Black, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, assists Lt. Col. Dustin Ireland, 23d Wing director of staff, during a preflight inspection, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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crew chief

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremiah Parvin, 23d Wing chief of safety, conducts preflight checks in preparation for a flight, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Preflight

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jeremiah Parvin, 23d Wing chief of safety, conducts preflight checks in preparation for a flight, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Marshal

A crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, prior to takeoff, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Smile

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from Shaw Air Force Base, poses for a picture during a preflight inspection, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Takeoff

A 23d Fighter Group A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft taxis down the flightline, Feb. 18, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins/Released)

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Pre-jump inspection

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group prepare for personnel drops in the back of an HC-130J Combat King II, Feb. 18, 2016, in the skies over South Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin O’Neil, left, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Reynolds, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmasters, signal to an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the back of an HC-130J Combat King II during aerial refueling operations, Feb. 18, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Shut the door

A special missions aviator from the 41st Rescue Squadron closes the door on an HH-60G Pave Hawk, Feb. 11, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Link up

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron flies towards an HC-130J Combat King II from the 71st RQS during aerial refueling operations, Feb. 18, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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The plunge

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron flies towards an HC-130J Combat King II from the 71st RQS during aerial refueling operations, Feb. 18, 2016, in the skies over Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Multiple U.S. Air Force aircraft within Air Combat Command conducted joint aerial training at Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range. During the training, the aircraft conducted tactical air and ground maneuvers, as well as weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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ACC aircraft soar through Moody Skies

Published March 2, 2016
23d Wing Public Affairs

South Georgia sun

Helmet

Can you hear me now

preflight

crew chief

Preflight

Marshal

Smile

Takeoff

Pre-jump inspection

View

Shut the door

Link up

The plunge