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Aviation Academics - Letter "R" for Rescue ---------------------------------------------- These Marines are Expeditionary Fire Rescue Specialists. Their specialty is fighting fires and saving lives, but these Marines aren't your average firefighters. Find out why in this week's Aviation Academics!

U.S. Marine veteran Captain Nick Kalt, a Captain serving as a Fire Fighter with the Long Beach Fire Department, demonstrates the foundation learned from serving in the Marine Corps helps creates a better a citizen and fits perfectly in the role of a first responder in Long Beach, Calif., August 3, 2017. U.S. Marine veteran Captain Nick Kalt gives back to his community by serving as part of the local fire department.(U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Conner Robbins/ Released)

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command support the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel mission with capabilities that enhance the ability to react to any mission they may encounter while conducting USCENTCOM’s crisis response mission.