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Keen Sword 17

An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force refuels behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The year 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. We believe the current state of the U.S.-Japan relationship highlights the power and the possibility of reconciliation between former adversaries. The U.S.-Japan relationship has changed a lot over the past 71 years, and it’s arrived at a point of a close alliance in which we cooperate regionally and globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Keen Sword 17

HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance encompasses counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, capacity building, ballistic missile defense, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and equipment and technology enhancement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Keen Sword 17

HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, Nov. 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan alliance remains strong and productive through both countries’ shared commitment to a full range of military capabilities. Not only do we share common values and common concerns, we face common threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Keen Sword 17

Staff Sgt. Korey King, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of an MC-130J 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 Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/released)
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Kadena airfield operations

Airmen from the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team and 1st Special Operations Squadron unload a forward area manifold cart from an MC-130H Combat Talon II July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th LRS conducted a hot refueling exercise on the flight line to demonstrate forward operations capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Kadena airfield operations

An MC-130H Combat Talon II taxis on the flight line July 28, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Combat Talon II features a suite of terrain-following and terrain-avoidance radars operating as low as 250-feet in adverse weather conditions, which enable the aircraft to make short runway landings with pinpoint accuracy day or night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course tour an MC-130J Commando II June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The JASDF and JGSDF members learned about the different parts and capabilites of the 353rd Special Operations Group during their tour, and also shared their own knowledge with U.S. Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Radford, 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course about the mission and capabilities of the MC-130J Commando II during a tour June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Most of the JASDF and JGSDF members on tour are pilots, so interacting with U.S. Air Force pilots creates stronger bilateral ties with between the militaries of Japan the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course get a briefing about some of the equipment the 320th Special Tactics Squadron uses during a tour of the 353rd Special Operations Squadron June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of JGSDF and JASDF bond with their U.S. Air Force counterparts as they discuss the similarities and differences in the equipment they use and the missions they train for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Akifumi Saito, UH-1 pilot attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course, tries holding weapons from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron during a tour of the 353rd Special Operations Group June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Japan Air Self-Defense Force and JGSDF members use the tour of Kadena to learn about the U.S. Air Force and exchange knowledge between the two countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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Building strategic partnerships

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joshua Radford, 17th Special Operations Squadron pilot, briefs a group of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members attending the 52nd Joint Tactical Operations Course about the mission and capabilities of the 353rd Special Operations Group June 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. JASDF and JGSDF members visited Kadena to exchange knowledge of military capabilities and missions to create stronger working ties between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)
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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Smith and Staff Sgt. Jason Pitman, both 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chiefs, observe in-flight refueling procedures over the Philippine Sea, April 2015. Smith and Pitman ensure around-the-clock readiness of MC-130J aircraft which can sortie at a moment's notice for support operations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater. (courtesy photo)
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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Daguay, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental specialist, operates a nitrogen cart during a de-icing boot pressure testing June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The pressure test ensured proper operation of de-icing components in the vertical stabilizer of an MC-130J Commando II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II, assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, undergoes a home station inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. When aircraft return from deployments and temporary duty stations, Airmen of the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron perform a complete inspection of all systems to ensure the aircraft's continued safe operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Wills, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, distributes warning tags throughout an MC-130J Commando II during an aircraft inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Wills placed tags on equipment to prevent accidental activation of specific systems during the inspection phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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353rd SOMXS maintainers keep the MC-130J Commando II flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Smith and Airman 1st Class Michael Blocher, both 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chiefs, check MC-130J propellers during a home station inspection June 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Upon return from an extended mission, the aircraft undergoes a rigorous inspection of all systems to ensure the safety of aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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