An Alaska Air National Guard pararescueman from the 212th Rescue Squadron descends during a freefall jump for water rescue training in the Prince William Sound near Whittier, Alaska, May 15, 2024. The Airmen of the 212th RQS are trained, equipped, and postured to conduct full-spectrum personnel recovery to include both conventional and unconventional rescue operations. The 212th, along with the 210th and 211th RQSs, make up the 176th Wing Rescue Triad and are among the busiest combat search and rescue units in the world. (Alaska National Guard photo by Alejandro Peña)