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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

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 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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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

An Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, overlooks the ocean near Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Special tactics airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron sit on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. 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) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out faces.)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

A pilot flying an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, completes refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, KAB, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. Aerial refueling in order to expedite the operational timeline was essential to ensuring success during the exercise. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

A pilot from the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flying an MC-130J Commando II, performs refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. Kadena AB is home to both the 353rd SOG and 18th Wing, which participated in the long-range expeditionary basing exercise. As the largest U.S. installation within the Asia-Pacific region, Team Kadena provides a forward power projection platform while employing lethal, agile, resilient forces for contingency operations throughout the Indo-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

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

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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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron squeegee fuel from a 100-foot section of hose during nighttime refueling training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron retrieve and disassemble a 300-foot fuel hose during nighttime training Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron squeegee fuel from a 100-foot section of hose during nighttime refueling training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II taxis on the flightline after completing nighttime training with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 1st Special Operations Squadron conducts routine nighttime training with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team to help maintain readiness in adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team members prepare an MC-130H Combat Talon to deliver fuel during nighttime training Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 1st SOS conducts routine nighttime training with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team to help maintain readiness in adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Squadron and 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team members prepare an MC-130H Combat Talon to deliver fuel during nighttime training Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 1st SOS conducts routine nighttime training with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team to help maintain readiness in adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a Navy HH-60 Sea Hawk during nighttime training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a Navy HH-60 Sea Hawk during nighttime training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron refuel a Navy HH-60 Sea Hawk during nighttime refueling training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th rapidly deploy a fuel hose during nighttime refueling training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

A forward area refueling point team member from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron watches for signals from aircrew during nighttime refueling training operations Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team is capable of rapidly deploying at a moment’s notice to support refueling operations anywhere in the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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Anywhere; Any Time: Kadena FARP Team conducts nighttime refueling training

Forward area refueling point team members from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron load 100-foot fuel hoses into a cart Aug. 17, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP enables the Air Force to perform a wide-range of missions across multiple domains and brings the most advanced technologies and capabilities of the U.S. military to the region by enabling aircraft to land, refuel and take off again from austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard)
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