U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Klay, 131st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, buddy checks Capt. Kyle, 131st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, before boarding a Brazilian C-130E Hercules at Natal Air Base, Natal, Brazil, Nov. 7, 2013. Buddy checks are a mandatory precaution for pararescue members prior to a jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu/Released)