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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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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator instructor, scans for aerial threats Sept. 18, 2019, over Okinawa, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains a constant state of readiness and trains regularly to ensure mission success when called into action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Keon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator instructor, performs preflight inspections Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in rescuing personnel from hostile or austere situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk crew prepare for a flight Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in rescuing personnel from hostile or austere situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jordan Barbitta, 33rd Rescue Squadron copilot, performs preflight safety inspection Sept. 18, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS specializes in rescuing personnel from hostile or austere situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)

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2017 Rescue Fest

Members of the 31st Rescue Squadron perform a demonstration of life-saving techniques during Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest gave the public a look at the training and possible scenarios the 31st RQS members may respond to. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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2017 Rescue Fest

A young girl watches as an HH-60G Pave Hawk performs aerial maneuvers during the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest is an annual event the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons use as an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to the base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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2017 Rescue Fest

Airmen walk away from an HH-60G Pave Hawk after an exercise at the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest hosts an indoor rock wall, numerous weapons and equipment displays and live-action rescue simulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron provides rides to attendees of the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen demonstrate rescue capabilities of the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons during Rescue Fest, an annual event held to educate members and their families on rescue tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron performs a fast-rope exercise from an HH-60G Pave Hawk during the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Members of Kadena and their families came out to watch demonstrations and learn from the 31st RQS Airmen about their mission and the training they do. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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2017 Rescue Fest

A member of the 31st Rescue Squadron provides rides to attendees of the 2017 Rescue Fest, Nov. 18, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Rescue Fest is an annual event the 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons use as an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities to the base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Quay Drawdy)

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When you're up a creek: 33rd Rescue Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron demonstrate a fast-rope rescue March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Enlisted leaders across the services participated in a joint professional military education week, visiting multiple units across multiple services over the week. The joint aspect is designed to give those leaders a broadened perspective of what each branch is capable of. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quay Drawdy)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Kerbo and Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, find and repair corrosion on the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Multiple maintenance agencies across Kadena work together during a phase inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pavehawks receive phase inspections every 600 flight hours to maintain and extend the life cycle of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chanell Um, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit propulsion specialist, replaces the gasket to a fuel selector valve of an HH-60G Pavehawk during a phase inspection, Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During phase inspection the 33rd HMU’s phase technicians take apart the Pavehawk while looking for damage, worn or corroded parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Ogorek, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, inspects the belly of a Pavehawk during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. A phase inspection can last 45 days or longer, while technicians inspect every part of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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Maintaining a classic: 33rd HMU conducts 600-hour inspection

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Skyler Bollschweiler, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief, cleans the sealant of a Pavehawk bearing support during a phase inspection Nov. 3, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The phase inspection team inspect a total of 1,136 items for the Pavehawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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33rd RQS, HMU bring the thunder

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit takes off June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU trained in preparation for Exercise Pacific Thunder, an exercise in the Indo-Asia Pacific theater which tests readiness for search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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33rd RQS, HMU bring the thunder

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit, guides an HH-60G Pave Hawk as it prepares to take off June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd HMU underwent training for Exercise Pacific Thunder. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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33rd RQS, HMU bring the thunder

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sean Woolridge, Staff Sgt. Riley Smith, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs and Jon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, complete a hoist inspection June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The hoist is one of the greatest assets to the HH-60G Pave Hawk’s search and rescue missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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