Air Force pararescuemen prepare to conduct training during the Southern Strike 15 exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 5, 2014. Southern Strike’s objective is to provide tailored, cost-effective, realistic combat training for National Guard personnel in a joint and multinational environment. The pararescuemen are assigned to the New York National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron. Air Force pararescuemen prepare to conduct training during the Southern Strike 15 exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, Nov. 5, 2014. Southern Strike’s objective is to provide tailored, cost-effective, realistic combat training for National Guard personnel in a joint and multinational environment. The pararescuemen are assigned to the New York National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (2.11 MB) Tags: Photo Essays Photo By: VIRIN: 962331-P-VOZ86-104.jpg Photo Gallery