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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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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

A formation of MC-130J Commando II’s fly during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. The 1st SOS is on-call to conduct specialized mobility with the MC-130J Commando II in order to conduct infiltration, exfiltration and resupply for allied forces in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

A 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster observes a formation of MC-130J Commando II’s fly during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. 1st SOS loadmasters are responsible for ensuring people and equipment in the MC-130J Commando II are safely and efficiently transported to their location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing observe an MC-130J Commando II during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. As the only U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command unit in the Pacific, the 353rd SOW is the focal point for special operations aviation activity in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters conduct an airdrop during the “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. “Flight of the Flock” is a rare training opportunity to test the pilots and aircrew’s ability to conduct accurate airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conclude an engine test on an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0110

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isaac Sanders, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chief, prepares a Commando II for refueling on the flight line July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Airmen of the 353rd SOAMXS perform around-the-clock maintenance on their aircraft, enabling constant readiness of the 1st Special Operations Squadron to respond to any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid mission throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0058

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0041

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Phillip Belt, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, tests the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Regular maintenance ensures that the 353rd Special Operations Group is ready to respond to any contingency, natural disaster, or humanitarian aid support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200730-F-YW474-0022

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Phillip Belt and Cordell George, both aerospace propulsion journeymen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, test the engines of an MC-130J Commando II July 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base Japan. Maintainers ensure safe operation of the Commando II, which conducts infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of U.S. and allied special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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