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200806-F-YW474-0352

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Brandon Rousseau, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, guides an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine toward its mounting point during an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The versatile airframe, which specializes in special operations forces missions, enables Rousseau and a small team of technicians to swap out an entire engine in a matter of hours, minimizing ground time needed for these types of maintenance projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0199

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the maintainers enable special operations forces members to maintain a worldwide mobility commitment, participate in Pacific Theater exercises, and support humanitarian and relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0133

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special operations forces throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0063

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Rousseau, Staff Sgt. James Swetland, both aerospace propulsion craftsmen, and Senior Airman Cordell George, aerospace propulsion journeyman, all assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are ready to provide combat ready, responsive, specialized airpower and enables the 353rd Special Operations Group to execute the full spectrum of the special operations forces mission throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0046

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MC-130J Commando II’s versatility includes the airframe’s ability to undergo entire engine changes performed by a small team of technicians anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0039

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The maintenance crews can change MC-130J Commando II engines in a matter of hours, ensuring the aircraft remains ready to support any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0036

Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform engine maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Commando II flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multiship, low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and U.S. Army Soldiers walk down a runway toward an MC-130J Commando II after parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are ready to conduct operational and humanitarian missions at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron transport a simulated patient during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Service members must retain their proficiency in jump operations to ensure they are ready to conduct operational and humanitarian missions at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron walk out onto the flightline Oct. 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain superior operational and humanitarian capabilities that can be executed immediately in the event of crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group descend during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airman and Soldiers who jumped during the training landed quickly and safely within the designated landing zone, demonstrating efficiency and superior capability in the event of operational needs or humanitarian crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Special Operations Group descend together during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute capabilities enable special forces members to perform operational and humanitarian missions in locations where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron gathers his parachute after landing during training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Airmen and Soldiers train on a regular basis in order to maintain superior operational and humanitarian capabilities that can be executed immediately in the event of crises. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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Short jump, long drop

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 31st Rescue Squadron puts simple knots in his parachute cord during parachute training Oct. 3, 2017, at Ie Shima, Japan. Parachute training better enables long-range rescue and rapid response to humanitarian or security crises and is necessary for safe execution of those capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

A 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II pilot conducts low altitude flight maneuvers during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS, a unit of the 353rd Special Operations Group, conducts a variety of day and night missions in support of special operations forces and humanitarian and disaster relief throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry “Dawg” Cornish, 18th Wing commander, conducts low altitude flight maneuvers in a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing and the tenant unit, 353rd Special Operations Group, collaborate training and mission assets as well as cooperate with joint and coalition forces to enhance and bolster peace and security throughout Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, conducts low altitude flight maneuvers in a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa. Brig. Gen. Cornish flew with the 17th SOS to better understand the strategic and tactical capabilities of the MC-130J as well as the 353rd Special Operations Group interoperability with allied forces across the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft) (This photo has been manipulated by removing cockpit display information)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

18th Wing Shogun Airmen observe the horizon from the cargo bay door of a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish flew with the 17th SOS to better understand combat capabilities of the MC-130J and aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, and Tech. Sgt. Kade Bollinger, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor loadmaster, lay down on a cargo bay door for low altitude flight maneuvers during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Cornish flew with Bollinger and other 17th SOS Airmen to experience first-hand the combat capabilities of the MC-130J and its aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)
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18th Wing Brig. Gen. Cornish flies with 17th SOS

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, observes the horizon from the cargo bay of a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II cargo plane during a training sortie March 21, 2017, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Cornish conducted low altitude flight training with the 17th SOS to experience first-hand the tactical capabilities of the MC-130J and to better understand the unit’s interoperability with the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis)
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