57th RQS integrated refresh training
From left, a member from the Swedish military and a pararescueman from the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare ropes for a simulated rescue during a technical rescue skill refresher training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Nov. 19, 2024. The 57th RQS is a combat-ready search and rescue squadron composed of Pararescue and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape personnel, capable of executing all-weather search and rescue missions, day or night, in hostile environments in support of U.S. Air Forces Europe Air Forces Africa, U.S. European Command and NATO operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Jakel)