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WESTPAC Rumrunner

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron takes off during Exercise WestPac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing, the largest combat wing in the U.S. Air Force, stands ready to cooperate with the regional partners to enhance readiness and lethality for our allies. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)
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191025-F-YW474-0304

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron carry a 200-lb. litter loaded with equipment and a training dummy during a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The ruck featured over 1,000 lbs. of equipment and water hauled across five miles. The event honored Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes who both died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0155

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. In honor of pararescueman Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes, who died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019, Airmen carried simulated patient litters, water cans, and over 1,000 lbs. of other equipment across five miles. Memorial marches such as this serve as a symbolic gesture of remembrance and camaraderie among U.S. military service members who have lost friends and family in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0027

U.S. Airmen and family members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The ruck featured over 1,000 lbs. of equipment and water hauled across five miles. The memorial ruck served as a symbolic gesture of shared suffering among special operations forces service members, in honor of two pararescueman, Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes who died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0047

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron carry a 200-lb. litter loaded with equipment and a training dummy during a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The memorial honored Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes who both died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0011

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron reflect upon fallen pararescueman during a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. Airmen loaded litters with training dummies and weights, then carried more than 1,000 lbs. of equipment on a five-mile march around the flightline. The memorial honored Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes who both died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0511

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron perform a round group pushups and squadron chants during a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The event enabled service members and their family members to reflect upon and pay homage to pararescuemen who died after sustaining injuries during training incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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191025-F-YW474-0178

U.S. Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 25, 2019. The ruck featured over 1,000 lbs. of equipment and water hauled across five miles. The memorial honored Tech. Sgts. Peter Kraines and Sean Barnes who both died after sustaining injuries during training incidents in 2014 and 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachute from a C-17 Globemaster III during a long-range training jump Nov. 22, 2016, into the Pacific Ocean. Teamwork and coordination is vital to the success and safe completion of special tactics objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, parachute into the Pacific Ocean at dawn Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS Airmen train to operate in adverse conditions at sea or overland to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes after an early morning long-distance jump into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen conducted long-range jump training from a C-17 Globemaster III after returning from a previous training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron swims to a vessel after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS has combat controllers, pararescuemen and special operations weather teams who go anywhere and set up forward operating locations and impromptu runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron lands in the water after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are trained to operate in harsh environments and under adverse conditions to complete their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron waits for a pick up after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are capable of establishing drop zones, air traffic control, combat medical care and evacuation, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachutes through the sky after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III over the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special Tactics team Airmen are organized, trained and equipped to conduct special operations core tasks during high-risk combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes form the water after a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Once wet, the Airmen have 48-hours to dry and wash their parachutes to maintain serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron maneuvers a Zodiak sea vessel through the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2016, off of the western of Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS uses a variety of vehicles and methods of transportation to complete their training and mission objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course tour an MC-130J Commando II June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The JASDF and JGSDF members learned about the different parts and capabilites of the 353rd Special Operations Group during their tour, and also shared their own knowledge with U.S. Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Radford, 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course about the mission and capabilities of the MC-130J Commando II during a tour June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Most of the JASDF and JGSDF members on tour are pilots, so interacting with U.S. Air Force pilots creates stronger bilateral ties with between the militaries of Japan the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course get a briefing about some of the equipment the 320th Special Tactics Squadron uses during a tour of the 353rd Special Operations Squadron June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of JGSDF and JASDF bond with their U.S. Air Force counterparts as they discuss the similarities and differences in the equipment they use and the missions they train for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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