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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vincent Hnat, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, scans his surroundings aboard a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan as part of exercise Keen Sword. During the exercise, combat rescue teams train to increase the interoperability required to support the defense of Japan, respond to a potential crisis and offer humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepares to perform in-flight refueling with a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a regularly scheduled exercise which strengthens Japan-U.S. military interoperability and meets mutual defense objectives. Japan-U.S. military operations and exercises increase readiness to respond to varied crisis situations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Vincent Hnat, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, communicates with aircrew on a MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During the training, members of the 33rd RQS performed an array of maneuvers and procedures to include helocasting, a simulated downed pilot in a hostile environment and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Lopez, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, scans the ocean during a training flight a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd RQS Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During the training, members of the 33rd RQS practiced recovery operations for a simulated downed pilot in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Lopez, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, performs a communications check aboard a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron for exercise Keen Sword Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During the training, members of the 33rd RQS practiced recovery operations for a simulated downed pilot in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

Staff Sgt. Caleb Williams, 18th Operations Support Squadron SERE specialist, performs a communications check aboard a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron for exercise Keen Sword Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During the training, members of the 33rd RQS practiced recovery operations for a simulated downed pilot in a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Conor Henry, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot, begin pre-flight checks before a Keen Sword training mission Nov. 4, 2016, on Kadena Air Base, Japan during exercise Keen Sword. The 33rd RQS frequently trains on a multitude of scenarios in order to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to board an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during annual exercise Keen Sword Nov. 4, 2016, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keen Sword is a regularly scheduled exercise which strengthens Japan-U.S. military interoperability and meets mutual defense objectives. Japan-U.S. military operations and exercises increase readiness to respond to varied crisis situations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line as 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members deploy a forward area manifold cart during a FARP exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Combining the versatility of Combat Talon II’s and FARP teams enables forward deployed aircraft to refuel anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron Airmen load a forward area manifold cart onto an MC-130H Combat Talon II during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Regular nighttime training enables FARP and 1st SOS Airmen to stay mission ready should they be called upon for refueling operations in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airman 1st Class Jack Anderson and Senior Airman --TBD-- Jones, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point members, stow their equipment after completing a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. FARP Airmen trained with the 1st Special Operations Squadron to hone skills necessary for safely hot refueling aircraft from an MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member observes the flight line during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron conducted a refueling exercise to demonstrate forward-area refueling point capability in an austere environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

An 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point member stands ready to unload a forward area manifold cart during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS FARP team and 1st Special Operations Squadron routinely train together in order to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

Airmen of 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point and 1st Special Operations Squadron defuel a hose during a nighttime refueling exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The FARP team and 1st SOS train regularly to ensure safe operational procedures during contingency missions requiring refueling support in austere conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II idles on the flight line during a forward area refueling point exercise Aug. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron FARP members practiced loading, unloading and deploying a forward area manifold cart, allowing ground based hot refueling from a Combat Talon II. FARP operations enable aircraft from other units and sister services to refuel no matter the time or location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. The 1st SOS conducted a nighttime exercise involving the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team. FARP members routinely train with the 1st SOS to maintain year-round mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18 LRS FARP Team Refuels…Anyplace, Anytime, Anywhere

A 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II flies during a training sortie Aug. 9, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling members participated with the 1st SOS to maintain mission readiness. FARP teams extend Kadena Air Base’s ground refueling operations capacity involving helicopter units from sister services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Joint operations seize the day

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, takes off during a long-range airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. The 17th SOS aircrews conducted the exercise with U.S. Marine Corps Golf and Fox Companies, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment assigned to Camp Lejeune, N.C., and the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Joint operations seize the day

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Ellis, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment squad leader assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., leads his fire team toward an objective during an airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. Ellis and other Marines of Golf Company performed a simulated airfield seizure at Iejima to test their capability for a long-range joint operation with the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Squadron assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Joint operations seize the day

A U.S. Marine Corps rifleman assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., navigates terrain during an airfield seizure exercise July 20, 2016, at Iejima airfield, Japan. Golf Company conducted their first long-range airfield seizure exercise with support from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan and the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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