33rd RQS CoC
U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Milohnic, 18th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Pedro Ortiz Jr., 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 3, 2013.The 33rd RQS conducts day and night combat rescue operations over land or water in hostile and denied territories in support of the U.S. and its allies. They also maintain readiness for short mobilization, deployment and employment of the HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters and rescue forces supporting Pacific Command operations plans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith A. James/Released)