Air Force, Coast Guard partner for rescue exercise
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Tim Mathis, USCG STA Mayport unit supervisor, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Mendes, 347th Operations Support Squadron group weapons and tactics load master, pose for a photo during a joint team exercise in Jacksonville on Nov. 17, 2023. According to the Air Force guide titled The Joint Team, or the Purple Book, joint integration requires effective coordination among the military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)