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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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33rd RQS, HMU bring the thunder

Maintainers with the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit go through a pre-flight checklist June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk went on a training sortie in preparation for contingency operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (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 Tech. Sgt. Matthew Chambers, Tech. Sgt. Jesus Garcia, and Jon Miller, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviators, perform a pre-flight check June 20, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As the 33rd RQS was commencing their check, the aviators monitored the different parts of the HH-60G Pave Hawk for any discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lynette M. Rolen)

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