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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities.

By CJTF-HOA Public Affairs ,  Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Djibouti Jul 02, 2021
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Matt Williams, left, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, relays medical information to U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Patrick DiCrasto, 82nd ERQS tactical air control party specialist, during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Killian Gartner, 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron pararescueman, treats a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. Pararescuemen are trained tactical rescue and emergency trauma specialists equipped to locate and treat personnel in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

A French Air Force rescue diver assists a simulated patient into a sling during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

A SA 330 Puma helicopter assigned to the French Air Force’s Transport Squadron ET 88, responds to a simulated medical emergency during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. The SA 330 Puma can be used for hoists and hold up to six litter patients with four additional personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

A French Air Force rescue diver assists a dummy patient into the water a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

French Air Force rescue divers prepare to hoist a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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82 ERQS conducts water rescue training with French partners

French Air Force rescue divers hoist a simulated patient during a joint water rescue training in the Gulf of Tadjoura June 30, 2021. U.S. and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Missy Sterling)
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The 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and French forces responded to a simulated anti-piracy scenario, honing maritime rescue procedures and enhancing partner capabilities.



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