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Airmen assigned to the 54th Helicopter Squadron (HS) perform personnel recovery training with aircrew at the Air National Guard training grounds in Garrison, North Dakota, May 24, 2023. The 54th HS provides a rapidly-deployable, combat rescue and reaction force response utilizing UH-1 Huey helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Nottingham)

DAVISMONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

Candidates participating in a Combat Rescue Officer Phase II training exercise perform a physical fitness exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2023. Work out drills were used to assess Candidates’ physical fitness and willpower during CRO Phase training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Allen Cooke III)

DAVISMONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.

Combat Rescue Officer candidates participate in a Phase II training exercise and practice snorkeling drills in the outdoor pool at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2023. Candidates ability to handle stress management was assessed during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert Allen Cooke III)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, stands at the podium inside of the Foothills Chapel on Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 19, 2023. Air Force chaplains represent several faith groups, including Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Muslim and Protestant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, stands in front of the Foothills Chapel on Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 19, 2023. Military chaplaincy was established by the Continental Congress on July 29, 1775, for service members of all religions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, interacts with another Airman on Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 19, 2023. Chaplains are confidential counselors who often guide Airmen facing life challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, sits at a table on Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 19, 2023. Chaplains serve alongside Airmen worldwide, providing them with pastoral care to ensure spiritual fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns)

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing chaplain, listens to another Airman on Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 19, 2023. Chaplains are confidential counselors who often guide Airmen facing life challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Burns)

Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

U.S. Airmen receive a pre-deployment briefing at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 26, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.

U.S. Airmen process through a personnel deployment function line at Travis Air Force Base, California, Sept. 25, 2023. Over 400 Airmen were the first on Travis AFB to experience the Air Force’s new deployment model, Air Force, Force Generation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out personally identifiable information.)

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.