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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jordan Schafer, an HC-130J Combat King II pilot assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, flies the aircraft during a training mission near Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The HC-130J aircrew provided airborne mission command capabilities, supporting an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter aircrew during an overwater personnel recovery operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during overwater personnel recovery operations at Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 34th Weapons Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron performed a simulated overwater rescue, integrating helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and pararescue teams during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during overwater personnel recovery operations at Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 34th Weapons Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron performed a simulated overwater rescue, integrating helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and pararescue teams during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron descend after jumping from the back of an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for overwater personnel recovery operations at Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 34th Weapons Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron performed a simulated overwater rescue, integrating helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and pararescue teams during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron jump from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft during a training overwater personnel recovery operation at Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 31st Rescue Squadron trains, equips and employs elite Guardian Angel forces, including pararescuemen and combat rescue officers, to conduct combat search and rescue and personnel recovery, providing combatant commanders with options to report, locate, recover and reintegrate isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron inspects a drop zone aboard an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft over Lake Mead, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The mission tested aircrews and rescue teams to advance combat search and rescue readiness in contested, degraded and operationally limited environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clayton Weigel, a loadmaster assigned to the 79th Rescue Squadron, conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling procedures aboard an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The HC-130J aircrew provided airborne mission command capabilities, supporting the HH-60W aircrew during a training overwater personnel recovery operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron receives fuel from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The HH-60W was refueled to extend its time on station and enable the recovery of additional simulated isolated personnel during a combat search and rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wheeler, a loadmaster assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron, conducts in-flight procedures aboard an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 34th Weapons Squadron and 31st RQS conducted a simulated overwater rescue, integrating helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and pararescue teams during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt)

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Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct preflight procedures aboard an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The 34th Weapons Squadron and 31st RQS conducted a simulated overwater rescue, integrating helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft and pararescue teams during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt) This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring faces of certain personnel.

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260417-F-QE874-1323

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron hot pit refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. Freedom Flag 26-1 is a routine, defensive training event designed to prepare forces for tactical execution of combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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260417-F-QE874-1302

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron provides security for a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. Freedom Flag 26-1 is a routine, defensive training event designed to prepare forces for tactical execution of combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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260417-F-QE874-1240

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron hot pit refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Aerial Refueling Squadron during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. Freedom Flag 26-1 is a routine, defensive training event designed to prepare forces for tactical execution of combat missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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260417-F-QE874-1223

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron prepares to refuel a U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 F/A-18 Hornet during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. Training in joint and combined environments ensures the force remains ready, adaptable and aligned with evolving national defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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260417-F-QE874-1027

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron establish a tactical operations center during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 15, 2026. The 31 CABS carried out agile combat employment, executing the mission from a dispersed location while maintaining centralized command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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260417-F-QE874-1219

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 31st Combat Air Base Squadron provides security for a U.S. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 F/A-18 Hornet during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 16, 2026. Training in joint and combined environments ensures the force remains ready, adaptable and aligned with evolving national defense priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ty Pilgrim)

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NASA Administrator visits USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Weapons School instructors assigned to the 57th Wing listen to a lecture at Nellis Air Force Base, Apr. 14, 2026. The lecture was part of the Commandant's Lecture Series,which hosts guest speakers to reinvest in the cadre and provide professional development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)

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NASA Administrator visits USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Col. David T. Madson, left, USAF Weapons School commandant, introduces Jared Isaacman, NASA administrator, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Apr. 14, 2026. Isaacman visited the U.S. Air Force Weapons School as a guest speaker for the Commandant’s Lecture Series, which is designed to provide professional development for instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)

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NASA Administrator visits USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Col. David T. Madson, right, USAF Weapons School commandant, speaks with Jared Isaacman, left, NASA administrator, during a visit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Apr. 14, 2026. Isaacman visited the U.S. Air Force Weapons School as a guest speaker for the Commandant’s Lecture Series, which is designed to provide professional development for instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)

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NASA Administrator visits USAF Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base

Jared Isaacman, right, NASA administrator, greets 57th Wing leadership, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 14, 2026. Isaacman visited the U.S. Air Force Weapons School as a guest speaker for the Commandant’s Lecture Series, which is designed to provide professional development for instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas)

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