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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Dual wing-mounted hose and drogue configurations on the KC-130J allow the transfer of up to 300 gallons of fuel per minute to two aircraft concurrently. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly alongside a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world threats, crises and humanitarian disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, releases a pack of sea marker dye during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The non-toxic sea dye creates a spread of fluorescent green over the water's surface, enhancing visibility for rescue pilots. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sleinsky, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, monitors helicopter air-to-air refueling during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Dual wing-mounted hose and drogue configurations on the KC-130J allow the transfer of up to 300 gallons of fuel per minute to two aircraft concurrently. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes engine start-up of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sleinsky, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes helicopter air-to-air refueling during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, prepares to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron approach a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J drogue to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, signals to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The USAF and JASDF partake in bilateral training missions to keep their forces in sync and ready to face any threat in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgts. Michael C. Brown, left, and Travis Dulworth, right, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, signal to a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha during air-to-air refueling off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Conducting the bilateral training mission at night helps the U.S. and allies practice the skills necessary to operate together during any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II, right, conducts air-to-air refueling with a Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha, left, off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter air-to-air refueling was part of a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. Bilateral training missions focus on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and allied forces, provide units with training for air expeditionary force tasking, and keep the Indo-Pacific Region safe and secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force UH-60J helicopter assigned to the Air Rescue Wing in Naha participates in a bilateral training exercise held off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The helicopter received fuel from a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, during a bilateral training mission between the USAF and JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael C. Brown, 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, watches the sun set from the back of an MC-130J Commando II during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. Training during low visibility conditions ensures Airmen are ready to perform and execute the mission regardless of the time or place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Bilateral Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling

The sun sets as U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Stein, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, monitors the instrument panel during a flight off the coast of Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. As aircraft commander, it’s Stein’s job to ensure the whole crew executes their roles efficiently and make it back to base safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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