Man vs. Machine

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Staff. Sgt. Ken Martinez 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P flight engineer, monitors an overhead instrument panel during a search and rescue mission for a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico March 26. During long over-water flights such as this one, the flight engineer is responsible for maintaining the most efficient engine settings to keep a search team out longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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Write it down, move it round, strap it down.

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Tech. Sgt. Jason McCawley and Master Sgt. Raymond Gallegos, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmasters, verify weight and balance computations prior to a maritime search mission March 26. Rescue operations such as this one require a large amount of heavy equipment. A loadmaster’s job is to ensure it is properly documented, positioned and secured for a safe flight.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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Packing light

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Pararescuemen with the 38th Rescue Squadron inspect their personal gear prior to a maritime search and rescue mission on a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P March 26. The units were tasked to assist in the search of a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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Life-line

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Pararescuemen with the 38th Rescue Squadron inspect their parachutes aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P during a search for a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico March 26. Had the boat been discovered and required assistance, the “PJ’s” would have deployed with an inflatable boat and supplies to render aid to the stricken mariners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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Look-out below

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Aircrew aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P begin their search for a missing sailboat off the coast of Clearwater Fl. March 26. The HC-130P is configured for search and rescue missions with low-light and infrared sensors, expanded communications gear and the capability to provide mid-air refueling for rescue helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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awaiting the call

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Pararescuemen with the 38th Rescue Squadron await the call to action aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P during the search for a missing sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico March 26. Had the boat been discovered and required assistance, the “PJ’s” would have deployed with an inflatable boat and supplies to render aid to the stricken mariners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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A lonley vigil over the open seas

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Door scanners aboard a 71st Rescue Squadron HC-130P search for a missing sailboat off the coast of Clearwater Fl. March 26. Lookouts are rotated regularly during search operations to help them maintain their focus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Parker Gyokeres)

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Moody's 'Angels' participate in search for missing boaters

Published March 31, 2008

Man vs. Machine

Write it down, move it round, strap it down.

Packing light

Life-line

Look-out below

awaiting the call

A lonley vigil over the open seas