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Feature 13February 19, 2016

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16-1 U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter

A special mission aviator from the 210th Rescue Squadron, Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, conducts pre-flight checks in preparation
for take-off during Red Flag 16-1 Feb. 11 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Special mission aviators are responsible for conducting pre-flight
inspections for engine and aircraft systems as well as operating airborne
weapon systems.

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter

Red Flag 16-1 Feb. 11 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Being from Alaska, the 210th RQS participates in Red Airman 1st Class David Hayes, 210th Rescue Squadron special mission
aviator, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, inspects a GAU-
18.50 caliber machine gun in preparation for a sortie during Red
Flag 16-1 Feb. 11 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the exercise,
members of the 210th RQS worked hand in hand with pilots and
ground units to provide combat search and rescue.

Nathan Byrnes U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter

signed to Master Sgt. Bishop Bailey, 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons Master Sgt. Bishop Bailey, 176th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons section
50 caliber section chief from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, sprays lubricant on chief from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, straps down ammunition
mission is a GAU-18.50 machine during preflight inspections at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., canisters during pre-flight procedures for a sortie during Red Flag 16-1 Feb. 11 at
Feb. 16. The HH-60 Pave Hawk provides the capability of independent rescue Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During Red Flag, the 210th Rescue Squadron is responsible
operations in combat areas up to and including medium-threat environments. for providing combat search and rescue and air support for ground units.