A U.S. Air Force guardian angel team, assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, conducts close-range rifle training Feb. 21, 2018. The teams conduct training on all aspects of combat, medical procedures and search and rescue tactics to hone their skills, providing the highest level of tactical capability to combatant commanders.

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