57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, ascends using a dive elevator after completing a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. The dive elevator allows divers wearing heavy equipment to safely and efficiently return to the vessel while dive supervisors maintain accountability throughout the recovery process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force combat rescue officer assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, replaces a scuba cylinder in between training dives in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Changing cylinders between evolutions ensures divers have a fresh air supply and mission ready equipment for the next underwater operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, adjusts a full face dive mask before a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Training with full face masks familiarizes divers with the installed communication systems that are used to maintain constant voice contact through personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S.Air Force combat rescue officer assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, inspects a dive supervisor kit before a training in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Inspecting the kit before a training dive ensures emergency equipment and mission essential tools are present, accessible and ready for use throughout underwater operations, (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, monitors divers using an Artemis underwater navigation and imaging system during dive supervisor training in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. The system provides surface personnel with a live view of underwater operations, enhancing situational awareness and allowing dive supervisors to monitor diver progress throughout the evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, references dive hand signals during a pre-dive brief in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Reviewing hand signals before entering the water ensures divers and dive supervisors share a common method of communication when verbal communication is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, inspects a diver’s regulator system before a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Thorough equipment inspections help dive supervisors identify potential issues before entering the water, reinforcing safe and effective dive operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron conducts a pre-dive briefing in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Leading pre-dive briefs develop the communication and planning skills that a dive supervisor relies on to safely execute underwater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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57 RQS enhances underwater operations through Artemis training

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, communicates using standardized hand signals during dive supervisor training in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. Clear surface communication enables supervisors to maintain diver accountability and safely coordinate underwater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)

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A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 57th Rescue Squadron based out of Aviano Air Base, Italy, ascends using a dive elevator after completing a training dive in Medulin, Croatia, June 11, 2026. The dive elevator allows divers wearing heavy equipment to safely and efficiently return to the vessel while dive supervisors maintain accountability throughout the recovery process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Hain)