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Starting hoist operations

Staff Sgt. Chris, 36th Rescue Flight special mission aviator, moves the hoist and forest penetrator toward the right door of the aircraft to start a hoist during an orientation flight with Col. Brian McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, April 8, 2015, at Tacoma Valley, Wash. The 36th RQF's mission is to support the activities of the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape School through hands-on helicopter operations, support the National Search and Rescue Plan by providing assistance to local authorities and provide the Department of Defense with exceptionally qualified crewmembers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño)

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