Smoke and mirrors

U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) James Mikolajczak, 75th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, sets off a smoke signal during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. The smoke was a distress signal that pinpointed Mikolajczak’s location to the 41st Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Now you see me

U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) James Mikolajczak, 75th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, uses a signal mirror to reflect light during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. Mikolajczak used the mirror to reflect sunlight using short and long flashes that pilots recognize as a distress call. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Survival gear

A radio and map rest on the ground during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. A simulated survivor used the radio and map to assist in being rescued by the 41st Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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I’m all ears

U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) James Mikolajczak, 75th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, listens to instructions during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. Mikolajczak used a radio, map and survival, evasion, resistance and escape training to assist in being saved. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Here to help

An HH-60G Pave Hawk lands during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. Members of the 75th Fighter Squadron and the 41st Rescue Squadron joined forces to provide close air support and to rescue a simulated aircraft crash survivor. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Help me

U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) James Mikolajczak, 75th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, radios for help during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. Mikolajczak simulated an F-18 Hornet fighter pilot who survived after his plane was shot down in enemy territory. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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Saving the day

A 41st Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, right, runs to the rescue of the simulated aircraft survivor U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) James Mikolajczak, 75th Fighter Squadron flight surgeon, during a combat search and rescue task force exercise Oct. 22, 2014, in Homerville, Ga. Members of the 75th Fighter Squadron and the 41st Rescue Squadron joined forces to provide close air support and to rescue a simulated aircraft crash survivor. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ceaira Tinsley/Released)

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A powerful duo: FG, RQS team up to save lives

Published Oct. 23, 2014

Smoke and mirrors

Now you see me

Survival gear

I’m all ears

Here to help

Help me

Saving the day