Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Members from the 15th Special Operations Squadron go over flight plans at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. The crew planned a high-altitude low-opening jump for members from the 24th Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares for a high-altitude low-opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. The 24th SOW’s mission is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

A Member from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepares for a high altitude low opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. The Airmen were from various special tactics career fields, including special operations weathermen, combat controllers, pararescuemen and tactical air control parties. The 24th SOW’s mission is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

A group of Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing review proper procedures of a high-altitude low-opening jump at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A group of 16 members teamed up with an MC-130H Talon II crew to jump from 10,000 feet to train for alternate insertion into hostile or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Special Tactics members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or hostile environments, when aircraft aren’t able to land in enemy territory or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

A Special Tactics Airman from the 24th Special Operations Wing scans the drop zone before jumping out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintain qualification. Special Tactics Airmen, such as combat controllers and pararescuemen, train to jump into hostile or austere environments not accessible to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare to jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A group of 16 members teamed up with a MC-130H Talon II crew to jump from 10,000 feet to train for alternate insertion into hostile or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. The Airmen were from various special tactics career fields, including special operations weathermen, combat controllers, pararescuemen and tactical air control parties. The 24th SOW’s mission is to provide Special Tactics forces for rapid global employment to enable airpower success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing jump out the door of an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A group of 16 jumpers trained for real-world jumps into austere or hostile environments, when aircraft aren’t able to land in enemy territory or rough terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Members from the 24th Special Operations Wing prepare for a high-altitude low-opening jump from an MC-130H Talon II at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 7, 2014. A total of 16 members used the jump to maintain qualification. Special Tactics Airmen, such as combat controllers and pararescuemen, train to jump into hostile or austere environments not accessible to aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Callaway)

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Go, go, go: Air Commandos jump at 10,000

Published Jan. 9, 2015
By Senior Airman Christopher Callaway
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Special Tactics Airmen from the 24th Special Operations Wing conduct qualification jumps from an MC-130H Talon II at 10,000 feet.