An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Joint Training: Safety at Sea

Nov. 29, 2021
You have accessed part of a historical collection on defense.gov. Some of the information contained within may be outdated and links may not function. Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions.

Soldiers and airmen recently conducted hoist operations from the Army utility landing craft Fort McHenry.

Members of the 31st and 33rd rescue squadrons based at Kadena Air Base, Japan, participated in the exercise to increase interoperability at sea when faced with a lifesaving situation.

All pararescuemen are qualified experts in advanced weapons, small unit tactics, military free fall, combat diving and battlefield trauma care. Their motto, "These things we do that others may live," encompasses willingness to go into any situation at any time to provide lifesaving expertise.

{{slideNumber}}/{{numSlides}} - {{slideCaption}}
Download: Full Size ({{filesize}})
Photo By: {{photographer}}
VIRIN: {{virin}}
Service members conduct training on a ship.
A helicopter hovers over a ship at sea.
A soldier watches out of a ship's window as soldiers conduct hoist operations.
Two airmen hover from an airborne helicopter by rope.
A helicopter flies over a body of water as seen from a nearby ship.
An airman looks up to a helicopter as it flies above.
A helicopter flies over a body of water under a sunlit sky.
An airman uses an electronic device.
Two airmen hover by a rope beneath an airborne helicopter.
{{slideNumber}} of {{numSlides}}

{{slideNumber}}/{{numSlides}} {{slideTitle}} - {{slideCaption}}

{{slideInfo.slideNumber}}/{{numSlides}} {{slideInfo.slideTitle}} - {{slideInfo.slideCaption}}

Know Your Military Army Air Force

Related Stories