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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk crew prepare for a flight Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in rescuing personnel from hostile or austere situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Barbitta, 33rd Rescue Squadron copilot, performs preflight safety inspection Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in rescuing personnel from hostile or austere situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lowers a pararescuemen into a boat in the ocean during a water operation, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd and 31st RQS both share the same motto, ‘These things we do that others may live.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to land during a training exercise, July 25, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the taxiway, July 23, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)

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STS Airman named one of 2019 Outstanding OAY

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O’Brien, special tactics section chief from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, stands in front of a zodiac boat at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 30, 2019. O’Brien was selected as one of the 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. An Air Force selection board considered 36 nominees and selected 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Joint CBRN Exercise

Members of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response team collect samples of a hazardous substance found a simulated incident scene during the Joint and Coalition CBRN Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2019. The exercise gives the team a chance to practice reconnaissance, sampling and decontamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Joint CBRN Exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Tarquinio, emergency manager assigned to the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Michigan, assists a member of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in removing his mask during the Joint and Coalition Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2019. The different services brought their tactics, techniques, and experience to Kadena to train, learn, and collaborate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Joint CBRN Exercise

Members of a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response team take surveillance photos of the scene during the Joint and Coalition CBRN Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2019. The exercise gave the team an opportunity to train for real-world situations involving hazards that present a threat to the environment at Air Force installations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Joint CBRN Exercise

Members from the U.S. Army, Marines, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Air Force and Air Force National Guard from Michigan and Texas participated in the Joint and Coalition Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2019. The 127th Air National Guard unit from Michigan and 147th Air National Guard unit from Houston spent two weeks at Kadena, where they trained with the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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Joint CBRN Exercise

Members from the U.S. Army, Marines, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Air Force and Air Force National Guard from Michigan and Texas participated in the Joint and Coalition Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2019. The exercise allows the members to practice reconnaissance and surveillance, the use of command and control, all hazard detection equipment, personal protective equipment, hazardous scene sample collection and operational decontamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 44th Aircraft Maintanence Unit are recognized for competing in the weapons load crew competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The weapons load competition is held between the 67th and 44th AMUs to determine the best weapons load crew members on Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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U.S. Air Fore Senior Airman Patrick Fleming, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, loads an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile during the quarterly weapons load crew competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. One AIM-120 AMRAM was loaded on each side of an F-15 Eagle during the competition in order to balance the aircraft for flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)

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