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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer ()

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Retemeyer, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a rescue basket prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness.

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