Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
Two U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft assigned to the Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), operate in tandem as one prepares for takeoff while the other conducts a flyover at Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This operation supported U.S. Air Force pararescuemen executing High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jumps as part of personnel recovery training in austere......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to the Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), operate a KC-130J Hercules in Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This mission supported U.S. Air Force pararescuemen conducting High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jumps as part of personnel recovery training in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
A U.S. Marine Corps loadmaster assigned to the Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261, or VMM-261 (REIN), conducts post-flight procedures aboard a KC-130J Hercules after supporting a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This training is essential for maintaining readiness for personnel recovery operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) execute a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This training is essential for maintaining readiness for personnel recovery operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
A portable oxygen system sits aboard a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during pre-flight preparations for a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This equipment ensures pararescuemen maintain oxygen levels necessary for operations at high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) execute a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This training is essential for maintaining readiness for personnel recovery operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) prepare to execute a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This training is essential for maintaining readiness for personnel recovery operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jana Somero | 406th Air Expeditionary Wing | 02.20.2025
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron (ERQS) conduct equipment checks aboard a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules before executing a High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) jump over Grand Bara, Djibouti, on February 20, 2025. This training is essential for maintaining readiness for personnel recovery operations in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo......
