U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Esrick Hamilton, a maintainer from the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit, prepares an HH-60 Pave Hawk for take-off during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Approximately 11,000 U.S. personnel will participate in KS17, including those assigned to U.S. Forces Japan Headquarters, 5th Air Force, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, U.S. Army Japan, III Marine Expeditionary Force and Amphibious Force 7th Fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)