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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Arriza, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, checks the weapons systems on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the annual Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is an annual, basewide event that allows Kadena aircrew to engage in friendly competition while also gaining practical operational skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, checks the aircraft weapons system on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the annual Turkey Shoot competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The 33rd RQS used the Turkey Shoot to train teams made up of experienced and inexperienced members, working together to get hands-on, practical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, climbs the tail rotor system on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The HH-60G flies with two pilots and two SMAs who are responsible for preflight aircraft inspections, passengers, cargo and operating the aircraft’s weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, checks the main rotor system on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The HH-60G flies with two pilots and two SMAs who are responsible for preflight aircraft inspections, passengers, cargo and operating the aircraft’s weapons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Get to the Choppa, it’s time for a Turkey Shoot!

Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk before the Turkey Shoot kicks off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd RQS to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

Special mission aviators from the 33rd Rescue Squadron refuel an HH-60 Pavehawk Kadena Air Base, Japan Sept. 23, 2021. SMA’s determine appropriate passenger, fuel and cargo weight for operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion is hoisted up to a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. Joint training allows both services to improve interoperability and mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion signals to a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter at the Jungle Warfare Training Center on Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. The mission of Recon Marines is to conduct amphibious reconnaissance, deep ground reconnaissance, surveillance and battle-space shaping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter hoists two U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnassiance battalion at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. The 33rd RQS training missions cover many aspects needed during a real-world rescue such as low-level flying, hoisting, water operations, entering contested environments, and many others the rescue Airmen rely on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion observe A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter hovering at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept.23, 2021. The 33rd RQS provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

Staff Sgt. Connor Farrell, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, helps two U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion enter an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. Joint training ensures there’s a shared understanding of strategies, decision-making, method of operations and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion gets hoisted up to a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. This training allowed both units to conduct safe, effective and efficient hoist operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion standby to be hoisted up to a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. Recon Marines participate in jungle warfare training to learn how to effectively navigate and survive in the jungle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

Staff Sgt. Connor Farrell, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, and a U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion observe hoist operations at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. This joint training allowed both units to increase efficiency for hoist operations in a jungle environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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33 RQS conducts hoist training with Marines

U.S. Staff Sgt. Daniel Fournier, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, looks out of an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter while flying over Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2021. Part of an SMA’s job consists of relaying information about objects in the pilot’s blind spots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)
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WestPac Rumrunner

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron performs helicopter air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron above the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Westpac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020. Westpac Rumrunner represents an evolution of 18th Wing assets and capability to work with joint partners in defense of American allies and to ensure a free and open Indo‐Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Butler, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, checks the tail of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a hoist capable of lifting up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

(Left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Howard Cowell, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, finishes performing preflight safety checks as Lt. Col. Gabriel Brown, 33rd RQS commander, walks out to an HH-60 Pave Hawk before a flight Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawkhas a hoist capable of lifting up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Butler, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, walks back to his squadron after completing preflight inspections of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a hoist capable of lifting up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk crew prepare to land Sept.18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena AB employs the HH-60 Pave Hawk in personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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