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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, releases a pack of sea marker dye during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The non-toxic sea dye creates a spread of fluorescent green over the water's surface, enhancing visibility for rescue pilots. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sleinsky, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, monitors helicopter air-to-air refueling during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Dual wing-mounted hose and drogue configurations on the KC-130J allow the transfer of up to 300 gallons of fuel per minute to two aircraft concurrently. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes engine start-up of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sleinsky, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes helicopter air-to-air refueling during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. John Walkup, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator , U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Aloyo, SMA instructor, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby ‘Scar’ Duncan, 33rd RQS SMA, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Louis ‘Shiner’ Nolting, 33rd RQS commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Rhoades, right, 33rd RQS combat rescue helicopter team lead, stand in front of an HH-60W Jolly Green II after operating the aircrafts first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby ,’Scar’ Duncan, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, assists her counterpart with a training exercise on an HH-60W Jolly Green II over Kadena Air Base, Feb. 27, 2024. SMA’s conduct several types of support during training missions, including acting as an additional navigator for the pilots and an instructor for their fellow SMA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron stops for a training exercise off the coast of Okinawa during the first flight of a Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk, and it is designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems. It also features new, multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit and 33rd Rescue Squadron gather to watch the first flight of an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. Aircrew will consistently conduct familiarization and tactical training to expand upon capabilities the HH-60W brings to the combat search and rescue mission at home and deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from the flightline for its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems and features new, multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Louis ‘Shiner’ Nolting, 33rd Rescue Squadron commander, left, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Rhoades, 33rd RS combat rescue helicopter team lead, step towards an HH-60W Jolly Green II for its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is the successor to the HH-60G Pave Hawk and designed from the ground up with integrated mission systems and features new, multi-function displays to provide pilots with critical flight information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shelby ‘Scar’ Duncan, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, performs pre-flight checks on an HH-60W Jolly Green II before its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The HH-60W is designed for mission critical operations to include personnel recovery, humanitarian missions, civil search and rescue, disaster relief, medical evacuations and non-combatant evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Donnelly, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit production superintendent, signs an exceptional release for the HH-60W Jolly Green II before its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. The release is signed when an aircraft is deemed safe for operational flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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HH-60W Jolly Green II's first flight at Kadena

A U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is parked on the flightline before its first flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 27, 2024. To better accommodate search and rescue operations in the Indo-Pacific theater, the U.S. Air Force is currently phasing out the HH-60G Pave Hawk in favor of the HH-60W that is equipped with an enhanced avionics package and superior equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luis E. Rios Calderon)
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5th AF holds Commander’s Conference at Kadena

Service members with 18th Wing Public Affairs, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 33rd Rescue Squadron pose for a photo at a coining ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. The Airmen and their supervisors were recognized for their hard work, dedication and perseverance in their everyday mission at the 18th Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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5th AF holds Commander’s Conference at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Clark, Fifth Air Force director of intelligence, prepares to board an HH-60G Pavehawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2024. During the visit, Fifth Air Force leadership accompanied a crew assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron on an E-3 Sentry and a crew with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on an HH-60G Pavehawk for mission immersion flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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5th AF holds Commander’s Conference at Kadena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, right, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Croft, left, 18th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, conduct pre-flight safety preparations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 18, 2024. During his visit, Rupp accompanied a crew assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron on an E-3 Sentry and a crew with the 33rd Rescue Squadron on an HH-60G Pavehawk for mission immersion flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes)
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