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HH-60W move to Kadena

A pulley system is rigged to offload an HH-60W Jolly Green II, assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The HH-60W is designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuation, and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes.)

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HH-60W move to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julio Mejia Larez, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron HH-60 avionics apprentice, assists in the offloading of an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The 718th AMXS is a vital component to HH-60 operations, performing routine maintenance operations to ensure HH-60 operators are safe and capable of conducting emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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HH-60W move to Kadena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Erik Nestor, left, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron HH-60 avionics craftsman and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Aguon, 718th AMXS HH-60 avionics journeyman, conduct offloading procedures on an HH-60W at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The 718th AMXS is a vital component to HH-60 operations, performing routine maintenance operations to ensure HH-60 operators are safe and capable of conducting emergency response operations. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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HH-60W move to Kadena

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The HH-60W is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems and features new multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

Pararescueman with the 31st Rescue Squadron jump out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, center, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, congratulates a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescuemen after a successful landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed parachute drop training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and a service member with the 31st Rescue Squadron, watch 31st RQS pararescuemen land during a parachute drop training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19. 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed the training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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31st RQS, 353rd SOW conduct pararescue training

U.S. Air Force 5th Air Force, 18th Wing, 374th Air Wing and 35th Fighter Wing leadership pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan 19, 2024. The commander’s conference brings together leadership teams across affiliated installations, such as the U.S. Air Force 5th Air Force, 18th Wing, 374th Air Wing and 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

The dead man switch of an R-11 fuel truck lies on the ground before hot-pit refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. The dead man switch uses air to pressurize the fuel system from the ground, fuel truck and aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Melany Bermudez)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Young, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, speaks with crew members at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Through conducting innovative concepts such as hot-pitting, Kadena Airmen are further strengthening the Pacific Air Forces’ ability to generate and sustain combat airpower across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis a F-15C Eagle to its parking spot for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Each of the low-drag conformal fuel tanks located beneath the F-15C Eagle’s fuselage can carry 750 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Austin Woodward, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, connects lines of communication on a F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling uses a single-point refuel pump, allowing an aircraft to be refueled immediately after landing, with the engine running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron taxis a F-15C Eagle for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Hot-pit refueling allows aircraft to stay in the air longer, providing fuel to the fight and minimizing time spent on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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5th AF holds Commander’s Conference at Kadena

Service members with 18th Wing Public Affairs, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 33rd Rescue Squadron pose for a photo at a coining ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. The Airmen and their supervisors were recognized for their hard work, dedication and perseverance in their everyday mission at the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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Hot-pit refueling with 67th AMU and 18th LRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lucas Cupp, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals an F-15C Eagle to its parking spot for a hot-pit refueling at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. Through conducting innovative concepts such as hot-pitting, Kadena Airmen are further strengthening the Pacific Air Forces' ability to generate and sustain combat airpower across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)

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5th AF holds Commander’s Conference at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miguel Molas, 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron instructor pilot, briefs 18th Wing and Fifth Air Force leadership at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2024. During the visit, Fifth Air Force leadership toured an MQ-9 Reaper and discussed the importance of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in the Indo-Pacific theater and the challenges the 319th ERS faces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)

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