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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster overlooks Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish, and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs Special Tactics Operators capable of conducting Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

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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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Air Refueling Point Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform refueling operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The Airmen were attached to the 353rd Special Operations Squadron during the exercise. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States 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 Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare their MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with fellow Team Kadena members flying a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, point toward mission objectives supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. FARP operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators use the ability 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 Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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191025-F-QQ371-065

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kyle Rollins, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, gives a safety brief during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. This exercise gave Airmen the opportunity to hone emergency response and informed base leadership on the importance of developing and implementing a solid fuel spill prevention plan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-054

A member of Japan Air Self Defense Force, 9th Air Wing Base Supply Squadron, equips a level-A suit during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander invited more than 10 JASDF members from the 9th AW to observe the U.S. Armed Forces methods responding simulated fuel spill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-059

Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. More than 50 Kadena Airmen were tested on how to handle real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-051

Airmen from the 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron participated in a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. During an exercise scenario, responders used the Airman's Manual, which helped them find the proper procedures to respond to the situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-043

U.S. Air Force Airman Georgia Knight, 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, assists an Airman into a level-A suit during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The level-A suit is the highest level protection against vapors, gases, mists and particles, which consists of a fully encapsulating chemical entry suit with a self-contained breathing apparatus. It’s protects Airmen from hazardous material and harmful environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-019

Airmen from the 18th Security Forces Squadron review the location of a fuel spill during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The exercise was designed to prepare and train Airmen for a fuel spill due to the weather or earthquakes in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-035

Kadena firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron check a multiRAE device during a fuel spill exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The multiRAE is the most advanced portable chemical detector with the flexibility of up to six gas sensors and the convenience of wireless portability. This multi-gas monitor is versatile and customizable, while delivering real-time access to instrument readings and alarm status from any location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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191025-F-QQ371-006

The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron simulated a fuel spill of more than 1,000 gallons during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The purpose of this exercise was to train base personnel on fuel spill prevention and containment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Strengthening Alliances

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies in formation with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS supports the execution of tactical, conventional, and peacetime operations as directed by the President, Secretary of Defense, and higher headquarters. The U.S.-ROK partnership in the region brings together bilateral and multilateral security relationships to preserve a free-and-open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)
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Strengthening Alliances

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon flies during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The Fighting Falcon's key features include a frameless bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while maneuvering, an ejection seat reclined 30 degrees from vertical to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot, and the first use of a relaxed static stability/fly-by-wire flight control system which helps to make it an agile aircraft. The ROKAF has flown the F-16D since 1989. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)
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Strengthening Alliances

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon performs refuel training with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within the area of responsibility. The 909th trained with Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcons as part an ongoing military alliance. The U.S.-ROK partnership is increasingly global in nature and our countries are partners on a broad range of security, development and economic initiatives around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)
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Strengthening Alliances

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Walker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs refuel training with a Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcon during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within the area of responsibility. The 909th trained with Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcons as part an ongoing military alliance. The U.S.-ROK partnership is increasingly global in nature and our countries are partners on a broad range of security, development and economic initiatives around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)
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Strengthening Alliances

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Walker, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, works the controls in his boom pod during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS helps ensure a free-and-open Indo-Pacific by providing air refueling to U.S., allies and partners within the area of responsibility. The 909th trained with Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Falcons as part an ongoing military alliance. The U.S.-ROK partnership is increasingly global in nature and our countries are partners on a broad range of security, development and economic initiatives around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt)
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Strengthening Alliances

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The Department of Defense continues to strengthen the alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific to a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability, and ensuring free access to common domains. With key countries in the region, such as the Republic of Korea, the bilateral and multilateral security relationships will come together to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)
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Strengthening Alliances

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon refuels with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron during a training exercise Oct. 8, 2019. The 909th ARS from Kadena Air Base trained with the ROKAF Falcons to deepen interoperability, enhancing joint lethality to maintain peace in a contested environment. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command is committed to enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win. This approach is based on partnership, presence, and military readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Belío)
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