080924-F-2616H-020

by SSgt Kenneth Holston

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 over Southwestern Germany, Sept. 24 2008. Both pararescuemen jumped in conjunction with the 786th Security Forces Squadron jump training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)(Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

Defying certain laws of physics and defeating death with honed skills and pure bravery is normal for Air Force pararescuemen. Often, when I capture images of these courageous men I would stop and ask myself if these actions were actually happening here and now. Surly I was dreaming. But the images never lie nor do the lives saved by the pararescuemen who would willingly jump into harm’s way.