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U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare to load onto an HC-130J at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS utilizes the HC-130J for high-altitude low opening training that involves jumping from high altitudes and deploying parachutes at lower altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare to jump from an HC-130J at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS utilizes the HC-130J for high-altitude low opening training that involves jumping from high altitudes and deploying parachutes at lower altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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A U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron performs a high-altitude low opening jump from an HC-130J at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2025. These jumps are a routine part of personnel recovery and combat search and rescue training to ensure Airmen are prepared for various rescue scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron descends after jumping from an HC-130J near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2025. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron have a jump debrief after landing near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2025. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepares to land after jumping from an HC-130J near Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 8, 2025. The 57th Rescue Squadron leads, organizes, trains and equips Guardian Angel weapons system and combat support teams to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Bartoszek)

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57th Rescue Squadron conducts HALO training

Published Aug. 22, 2025
By Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron prepare to load onto an HC-130J at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Aug. 6, 2025. The 57th RQS utilizes the HC-130J for high-altitude low opening training that involves jumping from high altitudes and deploying parachutes at lower altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

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