030805-F-4884R-002 Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. (Aug. 5, 2003) -- Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Ivan Diaz inspects the door gun in preparation for a mission during Desert Rescue XI. Diaz is a Door Gunner assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2). Desert Rescue XI is a joint forces Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. The exercise simulates down aircrew behind enemy lines enabling other aircrew to perform CSAR related missions as well as experiment with new techniques in


030805-F-4884R-002 Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. (Aug. 5, 2003) -- Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Ivan Diaz inspects the door gun in preparation for a mission during Desert Rescue XI. Diaz is a Door Gunner assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Two (HS-2). Desert Rescue XI is a joint forces Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev. The exercise simulates down aircrew behind enemy lines enabling other aircrew to perform CSAR related missions as well as experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed. (RELEASED) US Navy 030805-F-4884R-002 Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Ivan Diaz inspects the door gun in preparation for a mission during Desert Rescue XI


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