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Parachuting pararescuemen descend on Eloy

U.S. Air Force Reservists assigned to the 306th Rescue Squadron practice skydiving in Eloy, Ariz., May 14. The 306th RQS is assigned to the 943rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Air Force pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are the only Department of Defense elite combat forces specifically organized, trained, equipped and postured to conduct full-spectrum personnel recovery to include both conventional and unconventional combat rescue operations. These battlefield Airmen are the most highly-trained, versatile personnel recovery specialists in the world. Pararescue is the nation's force of choice to execute the most perilous, demanding and extreme rescue missions anytime, anywhere across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carolyn Herrick)

PHOTO BY: Air Force Pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are the only Department of Defense elite combat forces
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