Bubbles

U.S. Air Force Capt. Levi Cass, 38th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, surfaces from his qualifying dive, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen wear drysuits to protect against anything toxic or dangerous they could encounter during a water search and rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

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Good to go

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron make final adjustments to their gear before diving into the pool, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Rescue Airmen train in diving two to three times throughout the year, but must qualify annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

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Hello from the other side

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Young, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, leans over the edge of the pool, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Pararescuemen use an array of tactics underwater to perform search and rescue missions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

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Oxygen

An Airman from the 38th Rescue Squadron ensures the connection between the air tank and the air hose is snug, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen must secure their equipment before entering the pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

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Preparation

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron watch as a group of pararescuemen prepare to plunge into the pool, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Rescue Airmen train in wetsuits and drysuits to ensure they are prepared for any water rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

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Certified

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Reed, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, comes up for air during water training , Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Pararescuemen conduct water training regularly to ensure they are prepared to recover isolated personnel from the water even under cold or contaminated conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Master diver

Retired U.S. Navy master diver Richard Shank briefs pararescuemen, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Shank briefed the pararescuemen about the importance of proper use of equipment while in the water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Splash splash

Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron dive into the pool, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As a part of the 347th Rescue Group, pararescuemen recover personnel anywhere in the world utilizing their unique land, air and sea capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Stay dry

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Young, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, ensures Senior Airmen Robert Jones, left, and Nate Young, 38th RQS pararescuemen, don their dry suits, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Dry suits provide pararescuemen with thermal protection during cold water conditions and chemical protection in contaminated water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Water readiness: PJs plunge into action

Published Jan. 22, 2016

Bubbles

Good to go

Hello from the other side

Oxygen

Preparation

Certified

Master diver

Splash splash

Stay dry