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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nivruth Maramreddy, 25th Fighter Squadron detachment director of operations, from Osan Air Base South Korea, looks out of an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron after a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. The 33rd RQS works with allied forces to help pilots familiarize themselves with the survival equipment and better understand the capabilities of the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, operates a hoist with a forest penetrator attached onboard a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS for a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. SMAs are the primary weapon systems operators, flight engineers and the primary hoist operators for the aircraft. These roles help them to complete their duties of conducting combat search and rescue in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Charlton Packham, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator operations superintendent, and Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, sit in the SMA seats on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS for a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. As weapon system operators the SMAs act as an extra set of tactical eyes and ears for the pilots to aid in the recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Charlton Packham, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator operations superintendent, fires a GAU-2 minigun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS for a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. SMAs are the primary weapon systems operators, flight engineers and the primary hoist operators for the aircraft. These roles help them to complete their duties of conducting combat search and rescue in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, fires a GAU-21 machine gun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS for a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. As weapon system operators the SMAs act as an extra set of tactical eyes and ears for the pilots to aid in the recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth McGhee, 33rd Rescue Squadron pilot, prepares to fly a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS, for a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The 33rd RQS also works with allied forces to help pilots familiarize themselves with the survival equipment and better understand the capabilities of the 33rd RQS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct preflight checks on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS, before a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The Jolly Green II’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Charlton Packham, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator operations superintendent, loads ammunition to a GAU-2 minigun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The weaponry mounted to HH-60W Jolly Green II’s are manned by SMAs for real-world and training operations. The Jolly Green II’s core mission is recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads ammunition to a GAU-21 machine gun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters with the ability to rescue U.S. and allied military members, as well as civilians whenever necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jordan Florio, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a GAU-21 machine gun on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a gunnery training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2025. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters with the ability to rescue U.S. and allied military members, and civilians whenever necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Brig. Ge. John Gallemore

Brig. Ge. John Gallemore 18th Wing commander.
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Special Mission Aviators: your safety, our mission

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt.Charlton Packham, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator operations superintendent, sits in the SMA seat on a HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS for a gunnery training sortie off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, July 23, 2025. SMAs are the primary weapon systems operators, flight engineers and the primary hoist operators for the aircraft. These roles help them to complete their duties of conducting combat search and rescue in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, presents the legion of merit medal to U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, 18th Maintenance Group outgoing commander during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony. The legion of merit medal is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group commander, delivers a speech during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony. Carisio thanked service members and honored guests for attending the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, left, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, 18th Maintenance Group incoming commander, during the 18th MXG change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tomas Salazar, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron laboratory technician, uses a filtration system to test fuel for particle matter at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. Before fuel is pumped into an aircraft, it’s tested by 18th LRS laboratory Airmen to ensure it’s free of contaminants that could negatively affect the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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250722-F-LF796-1003

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gage Chinel, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron laboratory technician, gathers raw fuel samples from a Defense Logistic Agency pipeline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. After receiving fuel from DLA, the 18th LRS petroleum, oil, and lubricant flight ensures it has the correct amount of additives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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250722-F-LF796-1002

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gage Chinel, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron laboratory technician, collects fuel samples from a Defense Logistic Agency pipeline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. Before fuel is pumped into an aircraft, it’s tested by 18th LRS laboratory Airmen to ensure it’s free of contaminants that could negatively affect the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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250722-F-LF796-1001

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tomas Salazar, left, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gage Chinel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron laboratory technicians, gather raw fuel samples from the Defense Logistic Agency pipeline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. 18th LRS receives fuel from DLA then ensures the fuel has the correct amount of additives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)
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Guiding the Mission Forward: Col. Carisio assumes command of 18th MXG

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Gallemore, 18th Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 18th Maintenance Group change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2025. The 18th MXG supports the 18th Wing and maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operation taskings at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
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