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48th RQS PJs primed for deployment upon completing extensive training cycle


48th RQS PJs primed for deployment upon completing extensive training cycle

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron fires a blank round at simulated opposing forces during Razor’s Edge 2018 at the Northwest Fire District Training Center in Marana, Ariz., Jan. 20, 2018. This year’s iteration of Razor’s Edge was a 2-week-long personnel recovery exercise where emphasis was focused on realistic and challenging full-mission profiles in preparation for deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)

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An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to 357th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to takeoff and participate in Green Flag 17-01 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 4, 2016. On average, all four U.S. military services, including guard and reserve components, participate in Green Flag exercises each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Senior Airman Scott Martinez, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., climbs down the side of an A-10 Thunderbolt II before takeoff at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 4, 2016. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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An Airman assigned to 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares an A-10 Thunderbolt II to participate in Green Flag 17-01 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 4, 2016. During exercise execution, Green Flag staff direct, monitor and instruct visiting units in the conduct of air operations in support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski
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