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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Special tactics airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron sit on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs special tactics operators capable of conducting global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out faces.)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

A pilot flying an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, completes refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, KAB, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. Aerial refueling in order to expedite the operational timeline was essential to ensuring success during the exercise. Launching from Guam, two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

A pilot from the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flying an MC-130J Commando II, performs refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. Kadena AB is home to both the 353rd SOG and 18th Wing, which participated in the long-range expeditionary basing exercise. As the largest U.S. installation within the Asia-Pacific region, Team Kadena provides a forward power projection platform while employing lethal, agile, resilient forces for contingency operations throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

A pilot assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares an MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long-range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, fly an MC-130J Commando II over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. Launching from Guam, two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. These special operations missions demonstrate the 353rd SOG’s ability to deploy forces anytime, anyplace throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out an aircrew member's face.)
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Kadena Innovators compete for AF-level honors

From left, Master Sgt. Joy McCammon, 718th Force Support Squadron casualty operations section chief, Staff Sgt. Alexander Nestle, 18th Communications Squadron software development supervisor, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Sills, 18th CS NCO in charge of application development, stand for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 19, 2019. They are part of the PRAS team named as one of two U.S. Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank nominees to compete at the Air Force level. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Mandy Foster)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron perform a night jump above Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. Launching from Guam, two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. These special operations missions demonstrate the 353rd SOG’s ability to deploy forces anytime, anyplace throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster overlooks Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish, and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs Special Tactics Operators capable of conducting Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The jump training was an essential part of Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. The 353rd SOG Airmen conducted additional proficiency training to capitalize on the opportunity to hone military freefall jump capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Air Refueling Point Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform refueling operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The Airmen were attached to the 353rd Special Operations Squadron during the exercise. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. This was accomplished by conducting long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Aircrew assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare their MC-130J Commando II for aerial refueling with fellow Team Kadena members flying a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS performed refueling operations for 353rd SOG aircraft in order to facilitate long range infiltration into Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, point toward mission objectives supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. FARP operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators use the ability to go anywhere and establish an airfield in order to bring in forces, refuel, rearm, and continue the mission wherever it’s needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, front row, fourth from the right, poses for a photo with key spouses between discussions various spouse groups during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, talks with the spouses of squadron commanders during the PACAF commander’s visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. The purpose of the discussions were to facilitate dialogue on issues and challenges affecting spouses on Kadena and to identify areas Brown can advocate at upper echelons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, prepare to perform a 30-day egress final on an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Tools used during a 30-day egress final lie next to an F-15C Eagle at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, right, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspect the injection system on an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, left, and Airman 1st Class Grant McFall, 18th CMS F-15 apprentice, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Airmen assigned to the 18th Maintenance Group prepare an F-15C Eagle for a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Solomon, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron F-15 craftsman, inspects parts of the ejection seat of an F-15C Eagle during a 30-day egress final at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. During the routine inspection, the technicians check every component of the egress system for wear or damage, and any expired time-changeable parts are swapped out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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