31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, congratulates a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen after a successful landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed parachute drop training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)