33rd RQS lands at sea

A 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator assists an HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot with landing on a U.S. Naval vessel on the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS is able to conduct rescue operations in any environment at any time, embodying the motto “That others may live.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviators, observe a U.S. Naval vessel over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. This training increased the interoperability between the U.S. Navy and the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

A U.S. Navy aircraft director guides a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot to land on a U.S. Naval vessel, June 17, 2022. Aside from directing aircraft, Naval aircraft directors also help operate, maintain and perform organizational maintenance on ground handling equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

A 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator observes an SMA as he helps guide the pilot to land on a U.S. Naval vessel over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. SMAs are responsible for the handling of cargo and personnel that may ride on the Pave Hawk, they also act as another pair of eyes for pilots, pointing out objects they may not be able to see. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

A U.S. Navy aircraft director guides a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilot after taking off from a U.S. Naval vessel, June 17, 2022. Navy aircraft directors help direct the movement and spotting of aircraft both on and offshore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviators fly over Okinawa, Japan, June 17, 2022. This training enhanced the SMAs and pilots ability to land on naval vessels in case rescue operations occur at sea. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands on a U.S. Naval vessel on the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. The U.S. Navy and the 33rd RQS routinely conducts training in the Pacific region to help support our allies and to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

A 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator looks out the door of an HH-60G Pave Hawk while landing on a U.S. Naval vessel on the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. SMA’s will help guide pilots while landing, pointing out obstacles and letting them know how far they have until touchdown. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd RQS lands at sea

Published June 26, 2022
By Senior Airman Stephen Pulter
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --