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U.S. DepartmentofDefense

Airmen in wet suits climb out of water up a ladder into a helicopter with a city skyline in the background.

One Step at a Time

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen climb up a ladder to a Colombian Aerospace Force UH-1 Huey during Relámpago de los Andes in Coveñas, Colombia, July 30, 2025. The Colombian-led exercise brings together airpower, expertise and shared values to enhance security and interoperability in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.