Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Arriza, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, watches an MC-130P Combat Shadow approach to refuel two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The Pave Hawks and Combat Shadow were part of Forceful Tiger, a large-force exercise to demonstrate the 18th Wing’s combat capabilities. The Combat Shadow is assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron and the Pave Hawks are assigned to the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Arriza, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, watches an MC-130P Combat Shadow approach to refuel two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The Pave Hawks and Combat Shadow were part of Forceful Tiger, a large-force exercise to demonstrate the 18th Wing’s combat capabilities. The Combat Shadow is assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron and the Pave Hawks are assigned to the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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Forceful Tiger

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Sira, 33rd Rescue Squadron rescue pilot, maneuvers an HH-60G Pave Hawk to receive fuel from an MC-130P Combat Shadow during the Forceful Tiger exercise over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The exercise allowed the 33rd RQS to practice combat search and rescue techniques in a hostile environment. The Combat Shadow is assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron and the Pave Hawk is assigned to the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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Forceful Tiger

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron drops off two pararescuemen during the Forceful Tiger exercise over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The pararescuemen simulated downed pilots and allowed the 33rd RQS to practice combat search and rescue techniques in a hostile environment. The parescuemen are assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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Forceful Tiger

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk hovers over the Pacific Ocean so the crew can practice combat search and rescue techniques during Forceful Tiger, a large-force exercise, April 1, 2015. Forceful Tiger was designed to demonstrate the 18th Wing's combat capabilities to defend Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Warrior, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk searches for simulated downed pilots during the Forceful Tiger Exercise, over the Pacific Ocean, April 1, 2015. The Forceful Tiger exercise was made up of 50 aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and exercised their combat capabilities. The Pave Hawk is assigned to the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)

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Shogun's Edge Forceful Tiger

Published April 8, 2015
By compiled staff reports
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Kadena service members participate in one of the largest force exercises to date. The Shogun's Edge showcases the Air Force's ability to protect Okinawa.

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