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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II flies off the coast of Okinawa, May 30, 2025. The Jolly Green II is designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuations and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Louis Nolting, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander hugs U.S. Air Force Capt. Troy Fenner, 33rd RQS mobility officer, after his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew's family to have a hand in an important operational moment and celebrate the member’s time at their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Louis Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, celebrates with his family after his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Final flights are a time-honored tradition that allow the aircrew's family to have a hand in an important operational moment, and celebrate the member’s time at their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Partain, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, looks out the window of an HH-60W Jolly Green II over Okinawa, Japan, May 30, 2025. The Jolly Green II is designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuations and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Partain, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, performs pre-flight checks before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. SMA’s are highly trained specialists that perform a multitude of integral roles, including conducting pre-flight inspections of aircraft systems and providing weapon defense when necessary, ensuring mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Louis Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, checks the rotor blades of an HH-60W Jolly Green II before his final flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. Successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk, the Jolly Green II is equipped with an enhanced avionics package and superior equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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33rd RQS commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Louis Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, pilots an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2025. The 33rd RQS conducts training on low-level flying, hoisting, water rescue, entering hostile environments and more to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon performs aerial refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, to receive aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. Aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation aircraft are postured to maintain regional peace and stability within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Taira, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, watches Senior Airman Landren Dela Cruz, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, perform aerial refueling operations over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. 18 AES nurses and technicians undergo extensive training with the 909th ARS, ensuring they are prepared to evacuate, treat and transport wounded military and civilian personnel at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, sits on the flightline before takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The 909 ARS executes rapid deployment to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, sits on the flightline after performing aerial refueling operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Landren Dela Crus, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs pre-flight inspections before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. Pre-flight inspections are necessary to ensure that both the aircraft and crew are in good working order, guaranteeing mission success. Boom operators receive years of extensive training to skillfully pump thousands of gallons of fuel into any capable aircraft, including joint-partner aircraft like the U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Urlaub, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, May 29, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jacob Urlaub, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, prepares for takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 29, 2025. The 909th ARS executes rapid deployment of KC-135s to support a multitude of Pacific Air Force missions, displaying Kadena’s commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

A 300 foot hose is staged for use during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan May 16, 2025. Trial participants were timed and evaluated on their endurance and ability to set up and break down FARP equipment under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

Forward area refueling point operators assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron evaluate a FARP tryout participant at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. FARP teams conduct ground refueling operations under a vast array of unpredictable conditions, such as nighttime, low-light environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis Dominguez, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator carries a hose during an forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. A FARP operator serves as a liaison for aircraft to conduct grounded, rapid refueling in contested or austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, rests during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2025. Following the tryouts, an interview is conducted to evaluate participant’s social and operational competence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Catherine Daniel)
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