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The 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons set up a mobile command center during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Squadrons need to be able to set up a command center anywhere in the world in order to respond to rescue situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esrick Hamilton, a maintainer from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit, prepares an HH-60 Pave Hawk for take-off during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. personnel will participate in KS17, including those assigned to U.S. Forces Japan Headquarters, 5th Air Force, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, U.S. Army Japan, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is a joint and bilateral defense exercise designed to practice defending Japan against foreign aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group supported Keen Sword 17 by providing a refueling point for U.S. and Japan Air Self-Defense Force HH-60 Pave Hawks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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A loadmaster from the 1st Special Operations Squadron looks out of the back of an MC-130H Combat Talon II during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region holds the majority of the world’s people and trade, and the Japan-U.S. alliance is the bedrock of peace, security and prosperity in this region. Exercises like Keen Sword are a decisive demonstration of the strength of the friendship between our people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. U.S. forces will conduct training with their Japan Self-Defense Force counterparts at military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa and in the waters surrounding Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint/bilateral field training exercises since 1986 involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces and the JSDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Significant training activities during Keen Sword 17 include air and sea operations, integrated air and missile defense and ballistic missile defense in order to keep pace with the growing ballistic missile threat in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron refuels an HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 943rd Rescue Group during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. personnel will participate in KS17, including those assigned to U.S. Forces Japan Headquarters, 5th Air Force, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, U.S. Army Japan, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein talks to Airmen from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Nov. 4, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During his visit to Kadena, Goldfein visited the 18th AMXS to congratulate them for continuing maintenance excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lynette M. Rolen)
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An 18th Wing Honor Guard detail begins the opening ceremony of the Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, Joel Ehrendreich, U.S. Consul general, Naha, and Kiichiro Jahana, Director General of executive office of the Governor, greeted the crowd and shared their appreciation of all athletes, families and volunteers for making KSO a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Miyuu, a special-needs athlete, lights the Olympic torch during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Since the first time Kadena hosted the games in 2000, volunteers have highlighted inspiring acts of kindness, courage and team spirit from the athletes, family members and volunteers across the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Tomoki, a special-needs athlete, holds up his school sign for a parade formation during the Kadena Special Olympics opening ceremony Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The KSO breaks down social barriers and creates an environment of understanding and acceptance for the members of the combined community with physical and intellectual disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Event participants release balloons into the air to signal the start of the Kadena Special Olympics main event Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The goal of KSO is to break down social barriers and create an environment of understanding and acceptance among U.S. and Japanese citizens living together on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Brave Buddy volunteers wait for the arrival of athletes during the 2016 Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Thousands of volunteers from various military bases and Okinawan community organizations gathered with the united goal of fostering friendships and building everlasting memories with special needs athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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Eiko, a Kadena Special Olympics athlete, receives greetings and cheers from event volunteers during the athlete arrival event Nov. 5, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 1,000 American volunteers paired up with more than 500 local interpreters to support KSO athletes who ranged from six to 95 years of age. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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