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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, from th 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), and Airmen from the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron conducted jump training in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020.

By CJTF-HOA Public Affairs ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Camp Lemonnier, Djbouti Dec 29, 2020
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), signals the seven-minute warning before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

Crew chiefs assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Aliflift Squadron prep a C-130J Super Hercules for flight at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Harrington, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Consiglio, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jose Martinez Morales, a crew chief assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs pre-flight checks on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, sits on the flight line at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Consiglio, a pilot assiged to the 75th Expeditionary Airlfit Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), puts on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), tightes the straps on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), inspects equipment before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), discuss jump operations before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), tightes the straps on his parachute before executing a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kirk Mumau, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to shut the door on a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Harrington, a pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, flies a C-130J Super Hercules over East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), discuss jump operations before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sits onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Harrington, left, and Maj. Robert Consiglio, right, pilots assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, take-off in a C-130J Super Hercules at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), execute a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), prepare to execute a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sit onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), prepare to execute a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), sit onboard a C-130J Super Hercules before executing a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), execute a static-line jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kirk Mumau, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, stands in the back of C-130J Super Hercules as it prepares to park at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kirk Mumau, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, watches as pararescuemen jump out of C-130J Super Hercules over East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Airman John Shobe, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, preps a C-130J Super Hercules for landing at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of (CJTF-HOA) Africa with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

A U.S. Air Force Pararescueman, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), executes a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kirk Mumau, 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, prepares to chalk a C-130J Super Hercules over East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 75th EAS supports Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) with medical evacuations, disaster relief, humanitarian and airdrop operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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82nd ERQS, 75th EAS conduct jump training

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS), execute a high-altitude low opening (HALO) jump in East Africa, Dec. 24, 2020. The 82nd ERQS is responsible for conducting personnel recovery operations in the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
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The air was heavy that day - not just from the summer heat, but from the weight of loss that clung to everyone in the room. Families sat close together, shoulders brushing, as if physical proximity could offer some small measure of comfort. Outside the chapel, the faint hum of military vehicles was a distant reminder of the larger conflict at hand. Inside, however, time felt suspended. It was just us, the grieving, and the silence.
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