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A Reserve Citizen Airman from the 624th Civil Engineering Squadron gives critical instructions while directing teammates during a live firefighting exercise in Kahului, Maui, Sept. 8, 2024.

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PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Seven astronauts are safe in space today after Space Shuttle Endeavor finally launched on its sixth attempt. Shown here, Air Force Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing here pilot HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters back to Patrick after providing security and safety surveillence of the Atlantic Ocean beneath the shuttle's path. In addition, they provided world-class rescue support for the astronauts as they prepared for their journey - and will be there for them upon their return. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Cathleen Snow)

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