U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Alejandro Serrano and Justin Tyler, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, hold a winch line during water operations training in the Gulf of Mexico, Oct. 11, 2012. The training allowed Serrano and Tyler to practice various methods of recovering victims stranded in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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Coming back around

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron circles around to pick up personnel during training near Moody Air Force Base, Oct. 11, 2012. Pilots practiced inbound flight tactics when approaching downed personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alejandro Serrano, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, freefalls from an HH-60G Pave Hawk into the Gulf of Mexico during water operations training, Oct. 11, 2012. The training allowed Serrano and Pave Hawk aircrew from the 41st Rescue Squadron to practice various entry and exit methods for water rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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Deep blue sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Tyler, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, freefalls from an HH-60G Pave Hawk into the Gulf of Mexico during water operations training, Oct. 11, 2012. The training allowed Tyler and Pave Hawk aircrew from the 41st Rescue Squadron to practice various rescue scenarios they might encounter in real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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Down the hatch

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Tyler, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, rappels from an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 41st Rescue Squadron during operations training near Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 11, 2012. Tyler practiced various maneuvers to descend from the aircraft during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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Ladder reach

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Tyler, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, climbs a rope ladder during water operations training in the Gulf of Mexico, Oct. 11, 2012. Tyler trained on various methods to enter and leave the water during the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)

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Photos: Practice makes perfect

Published Oct. 18, 2012

Coming back around

Deep blue sea

Down the hatch

Ladder reach