33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

The 33rd Rescue Squadron trains on a small island off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The 33rd RQS trains at least once a week to maintain skills and proper training standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron and members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform a training scenario on an island off the coast of Okinawa Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The Airmen were training to maintain standards and to prepare themselves for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Amy Banks, student pilot, watches as the 33rd Rescue Squadron completes a training scenario on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. For the next month, Banks will be stationed with the 33rd and will learn what it takes to pilot the U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

A 33rd Rescue Squadron U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter flies back to Kadena Air Base after a training flight on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The day consisted of training for the aerial gunners, flight engineers. Pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron also participated and completed water training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glen Frazier, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, prepares for the water portion of the days training on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. Frazier, along with two other PJs, conducted two jumps out of the sides a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk and used the hoist and ladder method to climb back in. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Wright, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, lands into the ocean after jumping out of a 33rd Rescue Squadron U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. Pararescuemen are experts in medical care and small-unit tactics providing survivor contact, treatment and extraction during combat rescue operations in hostile or denied territory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron, swim toward a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter after jumping out during a combined training exercise with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2012. The PJs train with the 33rd RSQ at least once a week to maintain standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Lopez, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, climbs back into a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter after jumping out during a training exercise with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The Rescue Squadrons work together on training in order to keep standards maintained for future real world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Lopez, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, prepares to jump out the side of a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter for the second time during the days training on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. Pararescuemen are experts in medical care and small-unit tactics providing survivor contact, treatment and extraction during combat rescue operations in hostile or denied territory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glen Frazier, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, gives the thumbs up gesture during a training exercise with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The two Rescue Squadrons work together in order to train for their mission of rescuing U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Lopez, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, looks out the door of a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter after a training flight with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The PJs train with the 33rd RSQ at least once a week to maintain standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glen Frazier, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, is hoisted into a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter during training on Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 18, 2012. The 31st RQS uses various fixed-and rotary-wing insertion and extraction assets providing combat and humanitarian search, rescue and medical assistance in all environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers)

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33rd, 31st Rescue Squadrons tackle training together

Published Sept. 20, 2012