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- Two.

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^- [Austin] Special operators in the US Air Force

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^have a physically demanding job,

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^due to the challenges they face in battle.

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Program at the Kentucky Air National Guard's

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123rd Special Tactics Squadron

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helps their operators maintain physical readiness.

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The Human Performance Program

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is the only program of its kind in the Air Guard.

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It offers unique benefits over similar active duty programs.

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^- What makes the 123rd HPP very unique

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^is you have instant access to care.

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^We have physical therapists, massage therapists,

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athletic trainers, strength coach, on site,

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and we're pretty much a full-service rehab

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and strength and conditioning facility.

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The program was put in place to provide support for them,

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just like the C-130 maintenance crew.

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We're basically providing human maintenance

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with our team.

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- Start off low, push off, jump through the line.

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^- So, this program is incredibly effective.

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^I'm 38 years old, and typically,

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^most guys when they reach their age in this curriculum,

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they're very broken.

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Right now, I'm actually in better shape,

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and more physically prepared now

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than I was when I first started this job.

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- [Austin] Reporting from the Kentucky Air National Guard,

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I'm Air Force Staff Sergeant Austin Shaffner.