A closer look... Master Sgt. Joe Bland, an advanced special missions aviator instructor assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron, conducts pre-flight inspections before participating in a combat search and rescue training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 23, 2023. Special missions aviators ensure the safety of the aircraft and Airmen. 📸Senior Airman Zachary Rufus nellisafb #airman #airmen #combatsearchandrescue #weapons #militaryhelicopter