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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The alliance between the U.S. and Japan maintains peace and security in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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Keen Sword 17

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pararescuemen prepare for Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 10, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During Keen Sword, the 31st Rescue Squadron and JASDF work together during exercises such as a mass casualty exercise and coordinating rescue efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen/Released)
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USFJ leaders visit Kadena AB, strengthen bilateral collaboration

Japan Marine Self-Defense Force Captain Tetsuro Sato and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jason Kidder, both U.S. Forces Japan/J3 deputy directors of operations, tour the flightline with members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron, and 1st Special Operations Squadron during a semi-annual joint site visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2016. Japanese and U.S. allies strengthen bilateral collaboration by familiarizing themselves with Kadena operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo story by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A group of U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepare for a training flight on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multi-ship low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland intruding politically sensitive or hostile territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxies on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow has supported and participated in numerous evacuations, search, and humanitarian relief operations missions and continues this support today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxies on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow has supported and participated in numerous evacuations, search, and humanitarian relief operations missions and continues this support today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxies on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow has supported and participated in numerous evacuations, search, and humanitarian relief operations missions and continues this support today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A group of U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepare for a training flight on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multi-ship low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland intruding politically sensitive or hostile territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Flying high in Kadena skies

A group of U.S. Air Force MC-130P Combat Shadow special operations aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxi on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2012. The Combat Shadow flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multi-ship low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces by airdrop or airland intruding politically sensitive or hostile territories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers/Released)
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Kadena and Osan units kick off PACIFIC THUNDER

An MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron refuels HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, both stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, as they fly to Osan Air Base Korea for PACIFIC THUNDER Oct. 27. PACIFIC THUNDER is an annual 10-day exercise that takes place Oct. 31- Nov. 9 at Osan Air Base, Korea involving the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea. These units work together to practice Combat Search and Rescue tactics to prepare for real-world emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Angelique Bilog)
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Kadena and Osan units kick off PACIFIC THUNDER

An MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron refuels HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, both stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, as they fly to Osan Air Base Korea for PACIFIC THUNDER Oct. 27. PACIFIC THUNDER is an annual 10-day exercise that takes place Oct. 31- Nov. 9 at Osan Air Base, Korea involving the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea. These units work together to practice Combat Search and Rescue tactics to prepare for real-world emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Angelique Bilog)
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Kadena and Osan units kick off PACIFIC THUNDER

An MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepares to refuel HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, both stationed at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, as they fly to Osan Air Base Korea for PACIFIC THUNDER Oct. 27. PACIFIC THUNDER is an annual 10-day exercise that takes place Oct. 31- Nov. 9 at Osan Air Base, Korea involving the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea. These units work together to practice Combat Search and Rescue tactics to prepare for real-world emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Angelique Bilog)
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Air Commando SERE

Master Sgt. John Matye, member of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, quickly runs across a road after releasing a smoke bomb to give him more cover to not be captured during a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, or SERE, exercise at Kadena Air Base’s Area 1 July 1. Every three years aircrew members must undergo a refresher course of SERE training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)
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Air Commando SERE

Master Sgt. John Matye (right), member of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Staff Sgt. James Kosnosky (middle), member of the 1st Special Operations Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Michael Mendes, member or the 17th Special Operations Squadron, trek through the jungles of Area 1 during a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape exercise at Kadena Air Base July 1. Every three years aircrew members must undergo a refresher course of SERE training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)
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Air Commando SERE

Master Sgt. John Matye, member of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, waits for the sign to move forward during a survival, evasion, resistance, and escape exercise at Kadena Air Base’s Area 1 July 1. Every three years aircrew members must undergo a refresher course of SERE training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)
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Air Commando SERE

Airman 1st Class Michael Mendes, member of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, finds the coordinates on a global positioning system to pinpoint the correct direction to travel during an exercise at Kadena Air Base’s Area 1 July 1. Every three years aircrew members must undergo a refresher course of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)
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Air Commando SERE

Master Sgt. John Matye (left) and Airman 1st Class Michael Mendes (right), both members of the 17th Special Operations Squadron, find the coordinates on a global positioning system to pinpoint the correct direction to travel during an exercise at Kadena Air Base’s Area 1 July 1. Every three years aircrew members must undergo a refresher course of Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amanda Grabiec)
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