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Joint forces train to fight at night

A U.S. Army Green Beret, left, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group discusses past exercise experiences with a 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member, right, before the start of a nighttime helicopter assault force raid training mission at Torii Station, Japan, May 12, 2022. The training rehearsed Special Forces Foreign Internal Defense through combined assault forces with assets including a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Signals Intelligence and Multi-Purpose Canines. Integration of Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force components increased interoperability and preparation for operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Joint forces train to fight at night

353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members inspect each other’s gear before conducting a nighttime helicopter assault force raid training mission at Torii Station, Japan, May 12, 2022. The training rehearsed Special Forces Foreign Internal Defense through combined assault forces with assets including a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Signals Intelligence and Multi-Purpose Canines. Integration of Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force components increased interoperability and preparation for operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Joint forces train to fight at night

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nathan Fortmayer, left, 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Szultan, 18th SFS MWD, rehearse movements for a nighttime helicopter assault raid training mission alongside 2nd Marine Division infantrymen at Torii Station, Japan, May 11, 2022. The training rehearsed Special Forces Foreign Internal Defense through combined assault forces with assets including a Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Signals Intelligence and Multi-Purpose Canines. Integration of Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force components increased interoperability and preparation for operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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Lt. Gen. Place visits 18th Med Group

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, middle, Defense Health Agency director, meets with Airmen from the 18th Medical Group Critical Care Air Transport Team at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2022. A CCATT is a highly specialized and uniquely skilled three-person medical team that augments standard aeromedical evacuation crew members, and turns an aircraft into a flying intensive care unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members, drive a Polaris MRZR onto an MC-130J Commando II for rapid exfiltration training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. DAGREs provide security for Air Force Special Operations Command personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steven Cervantes, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member, prepares to infiltrate a Polaris MRZR for rapid infiltration training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. The 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members use night-vision goggles to aid them in various night operations. Night-vision devices work in near total darkness by capturing and amplifying ambient light. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

U.S. Air Force pilots from the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi an MC-130J Commando II for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2021. The 1st SOS is capable of conducting airdrops, aerial refueling, forward area refueling position, and more. In austere conditions, FARP teams work in conjunction with Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members to quickly set up a forward refueling point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

A U.S. Air Force Capt. a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot, lands an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2021. The 1st SOS is capable of long range infiltration, exfiltration, resupply and helicopter and tilt-rotor aerial refueling in austere environments. The 1st SOS is capable of applying these capabilities in night scenarios due to their night vision capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

A U.S. Air Force Capt. a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot, taxis an MC-130J Commando II for departure at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2021. MC-130J’s are capable of loading and offloading Deployed Airfield Ground Response Element team members for rapid infiltration and exfiltration operations. When fully up to speed the DAGRE’s, pilots and loadmasters must have efficient communication to safely and quickly conduct infiltration and exfiltration operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman a 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, assists in checking an MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. Loadmasters are tasked with the safe loading and unloading of personnel and cargo aboard their assigned aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member drives a Polaris MRZR off an M-C130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. The Polaris MRZR is currently used by over 20 countries in support of military operations. Rapid infiltration and exfiltration techniques can be used in an array of situations from asset security to forward area refueling points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron load a Polaris MRZR onto a MC-130J Commando II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. DAGRE teams use rapid infiltration and exfiltration techniques to quickly deploy airfield security when forward area refueling points need to be established. FARP enables C-130’s to refuel other aircraft in hostile environments quickly when there are no other resources available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron discuss tactical procedures at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. DAGRE team members are subject matter experts on conducting security operations in austere environments for special operations personnel and assets. DAGRE’s must quickly infiltrate and secure an airfield in a matter of minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE: mission ready any time, any place

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victorino Bravo, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member, walks to a Polaris MRZR at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2021. One of DAGRE’s core missions is providing quick and effective security in austere environments. The Polaris MRZR is a highly configurable and mobile off-road vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airman from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provides security outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. The DAGRE operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators are able 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 Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airman from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provides security outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. The DAGRE operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. 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 Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provide security both inside and outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. 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 Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

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 purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353d Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Airmen hailing from 353rd SOG and 18th Wing conducted detailed planning and executed a complex mission with multiple tasks. The main focus of the exercise was to conduct 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

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

An Airman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, is worked on by a medical team member from the 353rd Special Operations Group, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353rd SOG’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out the member's face and identifying marks.)
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