Holding on, Staff Sgt. Steven Colonna, 342nd Training Squadron, struggles to free his weapon's belt from the edge of a makeshift helicopter body at the top of the Combat Control School tower. The Airmen are required to twist free of the helicopter before sliding down the rope. Airmen like Sergeant Colonna struggle to fight the initial urge to let go of the rope, which would mean a 40-foot fall to the sand below. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Becky J. LaRaia)