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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron perform a night jump above Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. Launching from Guam, two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. These special operations missions demonstrate the 353rd SOG’s ability to deploy forces anytime, anyplace throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster overlooks Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish, and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs Special Tactics Operators capable of conducting Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The jump training was an essential part of Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. The 353rd SOG Airmen conducted additional proficiency training to capitalize on the opportunity to hone military freefall jump capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Air Refueling Point Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform refueling operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The Airmen were attached to the 353rd Special Operations Squadron during the exercise. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. This was accomplished by conducting long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare their MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with fellow Team Kadena members flying a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, point toward mission objectives supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. FARP operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators use the ability to go anywhere and establish an airfield in order to bring in forces, refuel, rearm, and continue the mission wherever it’s needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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191111-F-XF291-0003

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, front row, fourth from the right, poses for a photo with key spouses between discussions various spouse groups during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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191111-F-XF291-0009

Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, talks with the spouses of squadron commanders during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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友人・パートナー・同盟　チーム・カデナと沖縄市が「トランク・オア・トリート」

2019年10月26日、沖縄市にある「沖縄こどもの国」にて、トランク・オア・トリートが行われ、アメリカ人ボランティアと地元の方々が参加しました。基地から参加した家族らは、自家用車のトランクを飾り付け、仮装をして、500人以上の日米の子供たちにキャンディーを配りました。（米国空軍写真撮影：クリスタン・キャンベル上等兵）

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友人・パートナー・同盟　チーム・カデナと沖縄市が「トランク・オア・トリート」

2019年10月26日に「沖縄こどもの国」で行われたトランク・オア・トリートで、子供にキャンディーをあげる米国空軍ケイティー・ブレッシング大尉。参加した家族はハロウィーンについて学び、仮装をし、お菓子をもらって一緒に楽しみました。（米国空軍写真撮影：クリスタン・キャンベル上等兵）

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友人・パートナー・同盟　チーム・カデナと沖縄市が「トランク・オア・トリート」

2019年10月26日に「沖縄こどもの国」で行われたトランク・オア・トリートで、地元の子供たちは、スプーキー・ボウリング・ゲームに参加しました。参加した家族はハロウィーンについて学び、仮装をし、お菓子をもらって一緒に楽しみました。（米国空軍写真撮影：クリスタン・キャンベル上等兵）

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Friends, Partners, Allies: Kadena, Okinawa celebrates Trunk-or-T

A child poses with a U.S. military member in costume during the Trunk-or-Treat event at the Okinawa World Children’s Zoo and Museum, Okinawa City, Japan, Oct. 26, 2019. Children from both team Kadena and local Okinawan communities came together to celebrate the event and learn about Halloween, an American holiday associated with dressing up and trick-or-treating for candy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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Friends, Partners, Allies: Kadena, Okinawa celebrates Trunk-or-T

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sekoya Kinsey, event volunteer, hands a game piece to a blindfolded child as part of a game during the Trunk-or-Treat event held at the Okinawa World Children’s Zoo and Museum, Okinawa City, Japan, Oct. 26, 2019. The object of the game was for players to try and pin the head on the body of the skeleton and win candy prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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Friends, Partners, Allies: Kadena, Okinawa celebrates Trunk-or-T

A group of children and their parents play Spooky Bowling during the Trunk-or-Treat event at the Okinawa World Children’s Zoo and Museum, Okinawa City, Japan, Oct. 26. 2019. During the event, military families decorated the trunks of their cars, donned costumes, and passed out candy to 500 Japanese and American children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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Friends, Partners, Allies: Kadena, Okinawa celebrates Trunk-or-T

U.S. military members visit and give candy to children from the local community as part of the Trunk-or-Treat event at the Okinawa World Children’s Zoo and Museum, Okinawa City, Japan, Oct. 26, 2019. Parents and children from both Team Kadena and around Okinawa came together to celebrate the event and learn about Halloween, a holiday associated with dressing up and trick-or-treating for candy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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190919-F-XF291-0012

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to perform a 30-day egress final on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0039

Tools used during a 30-day egress final lie next to an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0031

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspect the injection system on an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0027

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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190919-F-XF291-0002

Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group prepare an F-15C Eagle for a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)

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