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Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Airman carries the POW/MIA flag during the 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2023. The flag was carried continuously by volunteers across the base to pay tribute to the nation’s former prisoners of war and those service members who are still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

POW/MIA Remembrance honor committee, volunteers and flag runners pose for a photo at the 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2023. Military bases observed POW/MIA Remembrance Day to ensure that Americans stand behind those who serve and do everything they can to account for those who have never returned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Caudill, left, 18th Munitions Squadron combat weapons and mobility specialist, reads the names of the missing during the 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2023. Many people took turns reading the names throughout the night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Kemp, 18th Civil Engineering Group chaplain, leads a prayer before the 24-Hour POW/MIA Remembrance Run at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2023. A 24-hour run was held for POW/MIA Remembrance Day while names of prisoners of war and missing in action service members were read for the duration of the run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Kadena hosts 14th Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Wood, 718th Force Support Squadron installation personnel readiness section chief, salutes the flags during the POW/MIA Remembrance opening ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2023. Military bases observe POW/MIA Remembrance Day to ensure that Americans stand behind those who serve and do everything they can to account for those who have never returned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training started with controlled fast roping operations in a rappel tower, escalating to helicopter iterations, with and without equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members observe an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The joint training allowed the 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members and the 33rd Rescue Squadron to increase interoperability with one another while conducting fast-roping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training allowed 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members to be certified in fast-rope infiltration methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member departs after fast-roping out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. Fast-rope infiltration methods allow for special operations forces to insert into critical areas where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member observes fast roping operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members are subject matter experts on conducting security operations in austere environments for special operations personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron, Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members, practice fast roping operations at Camp Hansen, Japan, May 16, 2022. This portion of the fast-rope training familiarized the Airmen with proper technique before conducting helicopter iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

Seven MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron fly over the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. Low altitude flying allows pilots and aircrew to train the pivotal skill of operating in low-level environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

Six MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi down the flight line at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. This was the first time the 1st SOS generated all seven aircraft to complete a formation flight during the biennial “Flight of the Flock” training event.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to marshall an MC-130J Commando II aircraft assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron during the biennial “Flight of the Flock” training event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. Formation flights exercise the ability of aircrews and maintainers to quickly generate aircraft and move large numbers of ground forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform preflight maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. This was the first time the 1st SOS generated all seven aircraft to complete a formation flight during the biennial “Flight of the Flock” training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, observe a 1st SOS MC-130J Commando II during the Flight of the Flock formation at Kadena Air Base, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. This formation showcased the 1st SOS MC-130J Commando II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

A formation of 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II’s fly during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. This “Flight of the Flock” formation was the first time all seven 1st SOS MC-130J Commando II aircraft were generated for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

A formation of 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II’s fly during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. The 1st SOS operates the MC-130J Commando II to provide infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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