Navy rescue swimmer

In both the Navy and Coast Guard the training to become a Rescue Swimmer was challenging both mentally and physically. Jumping out of helicopters into the ocean to rescue someone is no joke and requires superb physical fitness. If you want to stay in shape and love swimming try this workout!

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ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 29, 2013) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Alexander Watkins, from West Jordan, Utah, a search and rescue (SAR) swimmer assigned to the “Indians” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 6, prepares to lower a rescue hoist into the water during a casting and recovery exercise. HSC-6 is currently deployed with Nimitz Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. (U.S. Navy…

Navy Rescue Swimmers

Students at the Aviation Rescue Swimmer School spend countless hours in the pool learning techniques to recover downed flight crew and personnel who have fallen overboard at sea. #AmericasNavy #USNavy #Navy navy.com

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130313-N-TW634-056 SAN DIEGO (March 13, 2013) Students at the Search and Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Base San Diego don equipment before a training exercise. The students are participating in a four-week course where instructors teach various rescue techniques and swimming exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek A. Harkins/Released) Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil