Every jump matters: 31st RQS enhances rescue readiness at Yokota

(Airman 1st Class Arnet Tamayo/18th Wing Public Affairs)

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Duff, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, walks away from the drop zone after landing on the ground at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 25, 2025. The squadron spent a week conducting a routine free-fall parachute training in order to stay current on their parachute certifications, ensuring they are ready for real-world missions.