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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training started with controlled fast roping operations in a rappel tower, escalating to helicopter iterations, with and without equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members observe an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The joint training allowed the 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members and the 33rd Rescue Squadron to increase interoperability with one another while conducting fast-roping operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member fast-ropes out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. This training allowed 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members to be certified in fast-rope infiltration methods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member departs after fast-roping out of an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. Fast-rope infiltration methods allow for special operations forces to insert into critical areas where aircraft cannot land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk can be outfitted for an array of tasks ranging from civil search and rescue to fast-rope infiltration missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

A U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team member observes fast roping operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2022. 353rd SOSS DAGRE team members are subject matter experts on conducting security operations in austere environments for special operations personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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Day and night, rain or shine: DAGREs fast rope into action

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron, Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members, practice fast roping operations at Camp Hansen, Japan, May 16, 2022. This portion of the fast-rope training familiarized the Airmen with proper technique before conducting helicopter iterations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen Pulter)
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WestPac Rumrunner

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron performs helicopter air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron above the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Westpac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020. Westpac Rumrunner represents an evolution of 18th Wing assets and capability to work with joint partners in defense of American allies and to ensure a free and open Indo‐Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353d Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Airmen hailing from 353rd SOG and 18th Wing conducted detailed planning and executed a complex mission with multiple tasks. The main focus of the exercise was to conduct long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The jump training was an essential part of Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. The 353rd SOG Airmen conducted additional proficiency training to capitalize on the opportunity to hone military freefall jump capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

An Airman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, is worked on by a medical team member from the 353rd Special Operations Group, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353rd SOG’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out the member's face and identifying marks.)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, and Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members, exit an MC-130J Commando II aircraft while supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The DAGRE and FARP operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators are able to go anywhere and establish an airfield in order to bring in forces, refuel, rearm, and continue the mission wherever it’s needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Forward Area Refueling Point Airmen temporarily assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, discuss mission objectives while supporting the 353rd Special Operations Group during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. Under the cover of darkness, the FARP team performed operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, while Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team members and special operations team members assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces on both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Forward Air Refueling Point Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, perform refueling operations on Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The Airmen were attached to the 353rd Special Operations Squadron during the exercise. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. This was accomplished by conducting long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

An Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, overlooks the ocean near Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Special tactics airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron sit on the ramp of an MC-130J Commando II from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs special tactics operators capable of conducting global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out faces.)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster overlooks Wake Island, Wake Atoll, during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, over the Pacific Ocean. A Global Access Special Tactics team from the 320th STS conducted a military freefall jump to seize, establish, and control Wake Island Airfield. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron employs Special Tactics Operators capable of conducting Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery Operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The jump training was an essential part of Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. The 353rd SOG Airmen conducted additional proficiency training to capitalize on the opportunity to hone military freefall jump capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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