Revive, rescue, repeat: Marine recon and Air Force special operations hone humanitarian skills

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A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron clears a UH-60 Blackhawk for takeoff during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016.
Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971." itemprop="image" />
Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Pararescuemen Hone Humanitarian Skills
A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron clears a UH-60 Blackhawk for takeoff during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Special Tactics Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron prepare to load simulated injured civilians on the UH-60 Blackhawk during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Pararescuemen Hone Humanitarian Skills
Special Tactics Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron prepare to load simulated injured civilians on the UH-60 Blackhawk during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Air Force Pararescuemen with 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command render aid to a Marine at an improvised landing zone near the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 9, 2016, during a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Pararescuemen Hone Humanitarian Skills
Air Force Pararescuemen with 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Air Force Special Operations Command render aid to a Marine at an improvised landing zone near the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 9, 2016, during a humanitarian aid and disaster relief exercise for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
A pararescueman with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron escorts two simulated earthquake survivors to be evacuated from the area to safety in a UH-60 Blackhawk during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. RIMPAC offers the 320th Special Tactics and III Marine Expeditionary Force an opportunity to team up and practice their unique skills to strengthen their partnership in order to respond to crises quickly. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Pararescuemen Hone Humanitarian Skills
A pararescueman with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron escorts two simulated earthquake survivors to be evacuated from the area to safety in a UH-60 Blackhawk during a humanitarian assistance and disaster response scenario as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016, at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 10, 2016. RIMPAC offers the 320th Special Tactics and III Marine Expeditionary Force an opportunity to team up and practice their unique skills to strengthen their partnership in order to respond to crises quickly. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Marines wait for simulated aid during a humanitarian exercise at an improvised landing zone near the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 9, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2016 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Revive, Rescue, Repeat: Recon and Para-jumpers hone humanitarian skills
Marines wait for simulated aid during a humanitarian exercise at an improvised landing zone near the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 9, 2016, during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 2016 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 16 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
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