An Alaska Air National Guard pararescueman assigned

An Alaska Air National Guard pararescueman assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, prepares to parachute into the water near Homer, Alaska, June 25, 2020. The drop was conducted to maintain qualifications for the Guard’s pararescuemen and loadmasters. The 212th and 211th rescue squadrons continuously train to maintain operational readiness for civil search and rescue missions as well as contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Farnsworth)