A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces.

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