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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron exits a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. These training exercises are designed to posture RQS’s to respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of possible contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to enter the water and swim to an extraction point during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. The training was conducted to enhance alternate insertion and extraction method capabilities, ensuring RQS personnel are ready to rapidly respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A combat rubber raiding craft is towed alongside the safe boat after the completion of a search and rescue exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. The training was conducted to enhance alternate insertion and extraction method capabilities, ensuring RQS personnel are ready to rapidly respond at a moment's notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron board an HH-60G Pave Hawk after completing an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. After reaching the extraction point, PJ’s were lifted from the water via hoist back into the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers overhead during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to be extracted by an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron swims beside a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron operate a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious search and rescue training in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. PJ’s are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron are aboard a combat rubber raiding craft during a search and rescue training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 13, 2022. These training exercises are designed to posture RQS’s to respond quickly and effectively to a wide range of possible contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron lowers a combat rubber raiding craft into the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2022. The CRRC, also known as a tethered duck in this scenario, is dropped into the water and inflated by pararescuemen once they exit the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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31st RQS sharpens search and rescue capabilities

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies overhead during a search and rescue training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, September 13, 2022. Pararescumen assigned to the 31st RQS were on board to execute training on alternate insertion and extraction methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
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320th STS trains boat rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron are hoisted into a U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter during a training scenario off the coast of Naval Base White Beach, Japan, May 3, 2022. The unit was practicing alternate insertion and extraction methods for water operations including fast rope, rope ladder, helocasting and hoist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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320th STS trains boat rescue capabilities

U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter hovers over the water during a training scenario off the coast of Naval Base White Beach, Japan, May 3, 2022. The pararescuemen were training different insertion methods including helocasting, which involves jumping from a helicopter into water and either swimming or using a combat rubber raiding craft to get to shore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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320th STS trains boat rescue capabilities

The Maritime Operations lead from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron steers a safe boat to the training location for a water operations training scenario off the coast of Naval Base White Beach, Japan, May 3, 2022. Along with the maritime operations lead, the safe boat crew also consists of a medic, a rescue swimmer and a combat controller. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

Two HH-60G Pave Hawks taxi down the runway, preparing to take off to participate in the annual Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a friendly, base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd RQS to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jake Seratte, 33rd Rescue Squadron pilot, talks with his co-pilot during a Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. Communication is pivotal to any mission and relies on pilots and the control tower to effectively relay data to each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

An HH-60G Pave Hawk lifts off during a Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a friendly, base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd Rescue Squadron to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Johnson, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, completes an HH-60G Pave Hawk preflight check during the Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. During the annual Turkey Shoot, teams were composed of 33rd RQS members with varying experience levels, challenging all members to work together and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

Airmen 1st Class Jacob Doering, left rear, and Airmen 1st Class Tanner Lamb, right rear, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, watch as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, middle, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, attaches the fast rope to an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. Teams during the annual Turkey Shoot were composed of 33rd RQS members with varying experience levels, challenging all members to work together and learn from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Capts. Jake Seratte, left, and Zachary Schrock, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots, work the communications for the Turkey Shoot competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a friendly, base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd RQS to perform their duties in a different kind of scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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