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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

Senior Airman Carson Christian, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriella Arnspiger, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen exercised their Agile Combat Employment skills to hone global reach and readiness capabilities in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. Agile combat employment is Pacific Air Forces’ model to project combat power via a network of distributed operating locations throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to respond across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriella Arnspiger, left, and Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unload cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen enhanced the operational readiness of U.S. forces to protect Japan and the Indo-Pacific region by training Agile Combat Employment capabilities. Agile combat employment is a key operating concept for how Pacific Air Forces will fight in a modern, contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, unloads cargo from a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Airmen exercised their Agile Combat Employment skills to hone global reach and readiness capabilities in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carson Christian, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, marshals a Tunner 60K Loader to the cargo bay of a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Using its aft loading ramp and door the C-130 can accommodate a wide variety of oversized cargo, including everything from utility helicopters and six-wheeled armored vehicles to standard palletized cargo and military personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

An Airman from the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron signals a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan to park at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan taxis across the runway after landing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. The C-130J is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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PACAF Airmen hone ACE

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022. Compared to older C-130s, the J-model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
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200806-F-YW474-0352

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Brandon Rousseau, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsman, guides an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine toward its mounting point during an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The versatile airframe, which specializes in special operations forces missions, enables Rousseau and a small team of technicians to swap out an entire engine in a matter of hours, minimizing ground time needed for these types of maintenance projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0199

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct an engine swap procedure on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of the 353rd Special Operations Group, the maintainers enable special operations forces members to maintain a worldwide mobility commitment, participate in Pacific Theater exercises, and support humanitarian and relief operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0133

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers enable the 1st Special Operations Squadron, which operates the Commando II, to conduct contingency operations in support of special operations forces throughout the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0063

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Rousseau, Staff Sgt. James Swetland, both aerospace propulsion craftsmen, and Senior Airman Cordell George, aerospace propulsion journeyman, all assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pull a propeller off an MC-130J Commando II during an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOAMXS maintainers work around the clock to ensure aircraft are ready to provide combat ready, responsive, specialized airpower and enables the 353rd Special Operations Group to execute the full spectrum of the special operations forces mission throughout the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0046

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The MC-130J Commando II’s versatility includes the airframe’s ability to undergo entire engine changes performed by a small team of technicians anywhere on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0039

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Luna, 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, prepares an AE2100D3 Rolls Royce engine for an engine swap procedure Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The maintenance crews can change MC-130J Commando II engines in a matter of hours, ensuring the aircraft remains ready to support any contingency, disaster response, or humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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200806-F-YW474-0036

Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform engine maintenance on an MC-130J Commando II Aug. 6, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Commando II flies clandestine, or low visibility, single or multiship, low-level air refueling missions for special operations helicopters and tiltrotor aircraft, and infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

Staff Sgt. Caleb Williams, 18th Operations Support Squadron SERE specialist, performs a communications check aboard a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron for exercise Keen Sword Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. During the exercise, combat rescue teams train to increase the interoperability required to support the defense of Japan, respond to a potential crisis and offer humanitarian assistance.
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepares to perform in-flight refueling with a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, for the annual exercise Keen Sword. The fundamental role of U.S. forces in Japan is to deter aggression and maintain peace and security in the region, and is an essential component of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

The Air Force has used Pave Hawks since 1982 in an array of combat and humanitarian search and rescue operations. Air Force rescue squadrons frequently train on a multitude of scenarios in order to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron performs in-flight refueling with a MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron during a training exercise Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 33rd RS performs military personnel recovery, civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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Rescue operations executed for Keen Sword

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation with a MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron for exercise Keen Sword Nov. 4, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Air Force rescue squadrons frequently train on a multitude of scenarios in order to stay prepared for potential real-world contingencies and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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