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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

An HH-60 Pave Hawk lands in a clearing during a training rescue exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS train, plan and execute to ensure they are prepared to execute rescue operations when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, fires a door gun on an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The crew simulated firing upon hostile ships to assure the team are prepared for any situation when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, releases the rope ladder from an HH-60 Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. 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 Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk pilot, conducts a simulated rescue exercise of a stranded pilot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provide combat search and rescue capabilities, helping Kadena maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Retemeyer, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a rescue basket prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads munitions into an ammunition box at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides pivotal combat search and rescue capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron inspects a weapons system on an HH-60 Pave Hawk is inspected prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training started with controlled fast roping operations in a rappel tower, escalating to helicopter iterations, with and without equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members observe an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The joint training allowed the 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members and the 33rd Rescue Squadron to increase interoperability with one another while conducting fast-roping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training allowed 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members to be certified in fast-rope infiltration methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member departs after fast-roping out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. Fast-rope infiltration methods allow for special operations forces to insert into critical areas where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member observes fast roping operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members are subject matter experts on conducting security operations in austere environments for special operations personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron, Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members, practice fast roping operations at Camp Hansen, Japan, May 16, 2022. This portion of the fast-rope training familiarized the Airmen with proper technique before conducting helicopter iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)

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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

Senior Airman Joshua May, left, observes Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the routine exercise, Kadena Airmen are conducting training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

Senior Airman Joshua May, left, and Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. During the routine exercise, Kadena Airmen are conducting training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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33rd HMU ensures safe landings during 18th Wing exercise

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits outside a hangar for maintenance during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The routine exercise is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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