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U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from the 41st Rescue Squadron's HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during the Joint Air Power Demonstration at the Virginia Beach boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Va., April 22, 2009. The pararescuemen are assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The demonstration showcased the critical role air power plays in the joint fight and is one of many events going on during Hampton Roads Air Force Week.

JUMP POWER

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen jump from the 41st Rescue Squadron's HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during the Joint Air Power Demonstration at the Virginia Beach boardwalk, Virginia Beach, Va., April 22, 2009. The pararescuemen are assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The demonstration showcased the critical role air power plays in the joint fight and is one of many events going on during Hampton Roads Air Force Week.

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