‘Pedros’ Practice at Bagram Airfield

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

A pararescue jumper and a combat rescue officer from the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron are hoisted into a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during a training mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 18, 2012. Brig. Gen. Joseph Guastella, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, took part in a nearly two hour training mission with PJs and CRO of the 83 ERQS, also known as the ‘Pedros’ to see firsthand how they contribute to the war on terrorism here in Afghanistan. Guastella expressed his appreciation for their efforts and for their part in continuing to making the mission a success. (U.S. Air Force photo/SSgt Jeff Nevison)

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