HC-130 - Stand ready

NAVAL AIR STATION FALLON, Nev.—An Air Force pararescueman prepares to parachute out of an HC-130 here during Desert Rescue XI on Aug. 11. The airman is assigned to the 347th Rescue Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The joint-service combat search and rescue training exercise simulates downed aircrew behind enemy lines and allows airmen to practice rescue-related missions. They also experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron D. Allmon II)