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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marlon Natty, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, flies aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” during its final flight from Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. Natty was the dedicated crew chief of 401 from 2019 to 2021, and accompanied the aircraft to Korea to ensure it stayed mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for the final flight of HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. The final flight, commonly known as a “fini” flight, commemorates the legacy of a pilot or aircraft as they transition into retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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A legacy, grounded: Pave Hawk ‘401’ retires

Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for the final flight of HH-60G Pave Hawk “401” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 22, 2021. After nearly three decades of flying humanitarian and combat search and rescue missions, 401 will retire as a ground instructional training aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, inspects an F-15C Eagle during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Airmen attend an all-call hosted by Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the all-call, Brown recognized Airmen for their outstanding performance and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, greets Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Perry, 18th Wing protocol, at the 909th Air Refueling Wing during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, lowers a pararescuemen into a boat in the ocean during a water operation, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

Two U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, prepare a hoist for a water operation while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd and 31st RQS both share the same motto, ‘These things we do that others may live.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron, looks out over the ocean while aboard an HH-60G Pave Hawk, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 31st RQS consists of combat rescue officers, pararescue specialists and survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists who work together to facilitate the return of isolated personnel back to friendly forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 26, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to land during a training exercise, July 25, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons from Kadena AB train and work together to provide support for combat rescue and disaster relief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies during a training exercise, July 23, 2019, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS has performed search, rescue, and recovery missions since 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Cope Angel 2019

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the taxiway, July 23, 2019, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Seefeldt)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st RS and HH-60 Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron rescue simulated survivors during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. KS17 involves U.S. forces and the JSDF from all components of both militaries, training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Keen Sword 17

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron hoists up a pararescueman from the 31st RS and simulated survivors during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. KS17 involves U.S. forces and the JASDF from all components of both militaries, training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Keen Sword 17

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron hoists up a pararescueman from the 31st RS and simulated survivors during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Japan Air Self-Defense Force and 31st RS pararescuemen parachuted into the ocean to rescue simulated survivors on a life raft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Keen Sword 17

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron waits to pick up simulated survivors during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The mass casualty portion of the exercise demonstrated partnership with Japan Air Self-Defense Force Rescue Squadrons as they worked with their U.S. counterparts to evacuate simulated survivors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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