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by SSgt Jonathan Snyder

110816-F-RH756-868

U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen trainees participate in the water confidence introductory course Aug. 16, 2011, Lackland AFB, Texas. During the course, trainees learn mask and snorkel recovery, buddy breathing, and other techniques. PJ training accomplished includes physiological training, obstacle course, marches, dive physics, dive tables, metric manipulations, medical terminology, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, weapons qualifications, PJ history and leadership reaction course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)(Released)

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This photo was taken during pararescue indoctrination course. That has to be some of the most difficult training I have ever documented. The cadre’s will push them beyond their limits everyday and see how they handle it. The cadre’s would often have them swim laps in the pool testing their endurance. I really wanted a graphically pleasing photo showing swimming laps. So I positioned myself up high and angled the camera 90 degrees straight down shooting overhead as they swam by giving me a great background.