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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons expediter, performs a systems check on a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun mounted to an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen in the weapons section maintain, install, remove and safeguard all armaments and items associated with the HH-60 gun mounting and ammunition handling systems for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough, Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, transport GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun toward an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The weapons section provides defensive-counter-air lethality to nine HH-60 Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, load a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region by providing forward power projection as well as search, rescue and recovery mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load crewmember, moves a cart of Gau-18 50-caliber machine guns July 26, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen in the weapons section maintain, install, remove and safeguard all armaments and items associated with the HH-60 gun mounting and ammunition handling systems for the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson and Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons technicians, ready a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun to be loaded onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When mounted to an HH-60 Pave Hawk, the weapons are manned by special mission aviators for real-world and training operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons load technicians, load a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun onto an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The GAU-18’s mobile design allows it to be mounted on an HH-60 Pave Hawk and is capable of firing 650 to 750 rounds per-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Josean Arce, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit weapons section weapons expediter, dawns ear protection as his team arms an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS plays a vital part in maintaining peace and stability in the Pacific Region by providing forward power projection as well as search, rescue and recovery mission capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

U.S. Air Force weapons-load Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit use aerospace ground equipment to perform system checks on an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilians when necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Armed, ready for action

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit places a GAU-18 50-caliber machine gun on a cart July 26, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Armament Airmen work on the flightline and in the back-shop 24/7 in order to provide combat, counter-air capabilities to every HH-60 Pave Hawk in the 33rd Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jamsen Hayden, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, lays down for a demonstration of the ‘ride the lightning’ during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Defenders were able to choose what position they preferred to be in for this portion, including laying down, or having the clips attached to their abdomen, calves, or standing up. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Felicity Walker, 18th Security Forces Squadron trainer, test sprays the OC spray for demonstration during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The OC spray is similar to pepper spray, and induces a burning sensation to the affected region of the body. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vanessa Nava, 18th Security Forces defender, is asked to say how many fingers she can see during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The OC spray causes a temporary blindness that helps assist in apprehension. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Bernal, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, is OC sprayed in the face during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The OC spray, similar to pepper spray, is comparable in heat to hot peppers such as the Cayenne pepper and the Carolina Reaper. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonio Lim, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, receives instructions on how to remove the Taser points from the target during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Removing the points requires careful precision as they can get stuck into the target and require surgery to remove. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Shock To The System

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Abel, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, fires on a target while Senior Airman Trent Jones, 18th SFS trainer, evaluates his performance during Taser and oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray training July 20, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Each member had to fire on two targets as part of the qualification process. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Aiding the Pacific

U.S. Air Force 18th Medical Support Squadron members label and pack a crate of medical supplies during the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel – Pacific (TLAMM-P) joint exercise July 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Medical missions throughout the island depend on the 18th MDSS in order to function, such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Camp Foster, which cares for premature born infants, or the 18th Aerospace Evacuation Squadron, which transports patients to higher medical care. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Aiding the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danyelle Saboy, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, briefs U.S. Staff Sgt. Dante Collins, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Augstine Elango, and U.S. Army Specialist Shantasia Johnson, members of the U.S. Pacific Command Armed Services Blood Bank Center during a Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel – Pacific (TLAMM-P) joint exercise July 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To ensure all U.S. forces on Okinawa are ready to fight at a moment’s notice, the 18th MDSS provides medical supplies to all DoD service members, dependents and civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Aiding the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rock Remillard, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Don Kosht, 1-1 Special Forces Group medical logistics NCO, check the supplies for a mock shipment during a Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel – Pacific (TLAMM-P) joint exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The TLAMM-P team oversees resupply of the medical needs for U.S. and allied forces in the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Aiding the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rock Remillard, 18th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics technician, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Don Kosht, 1-1 Special Forces Group medical logistics NCO, inspect materials during a Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel – Pacific (TLAMM-P) joint exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. TLAMM-P is crucial to humanitarian efforts in getting needed medical supplies to units in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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Aiding the Pacific

Members from the 18th Medical Support Squadron and the 1-1 Special Forces Group prepare pallets of medical supplies for transport during a Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel – Pacific (TLAMM-P) joint exercise July 13, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The TLAMM-P is the central medical supply hub for PACOM contingency exercises such as Cobra Gold, Pacific Partnerships, Key Resolve and Foal Eagle. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Greg Erwin)
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