31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local
Mr. Jin Hiya, right, 18th Wing Public Affairs media specialist, helps translate questions and responses for Senior Airman Shane Pentkowski, center, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, left, 31st RQS commander, during a press conference at the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept., Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members spotted a man in the water and acted rapidly, saving the Japanese man's life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)