33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter takes off in support of Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 from Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

Combat controllers from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, left, and 7th Marine Communication Battalion radio operators, right, communicate with aircraft during Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 at Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. U.S. Air Force CCT’s specialize in a multitude of infiltration methods including diving, parachuting and military freefall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter flies over Okinawa in support of Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter's mission equipment includes a retractable in-flight refueling probe, internal auxiliary fuel tanks, two crew-served 7.62mm or .50 caliber machine guns, and an 8,000-pound capacity cargo hook. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

Pararescue jumpers from the 31st Rescue Squadron offload from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter in support of Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 at Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. U.S. Air Force PJ’s are technical rescue experts who specialize in medical treatment and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter flies over the Pacific Ocean in support of Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021, Nov. 2, 2021. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Geier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, reaches for an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. U.S. Air Force SMA’s are highly-trained specialists who have multiple, integral roles and monitor all functions of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Marines, and Japan Air Self-Defence Force personnel prepare for Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 at Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. This is the first time JSDF invited U.S. forces to participate in RIDEX. This collaboration demonstrates the future of evolving capabilities as a bilateral team to support humanitarian and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron observes a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter land during Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 at Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. The mission of a CCT is to deploy into austere environments and establish assault zones, or airfields, while simultaneously conducting air traffic control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brendon Russell, 7th Marine Communication Battalion radio operator, relays information on a radio during Remote Island Disaster Exercise 2021 at Ukibaru Island, Japan, Nov. 2, 2021. Marine radio operators are responsible for setting up and maintaining radio equipment in order to establish communications with others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS, Marines, and JSDF participate in RIDEX

Published Nov. 5, 2021
By Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter
18th Wing Public Affairs

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