An HH-60 Pavehawk carrying members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 33rd RQS members are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and are participat More
A pilot taxis an A-10 Thunderbolt II along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015. A-10s from the 25th Fighter Squadron participated in the combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thund More
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 More
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 durin More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits on the runway Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter which fe More
Two U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks prepare to execute helicopter air to air refueling (HAAR) with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II May 8, 2018, off the More
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 op More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) prepare their tactical gear in preparation for a combined land survey with Royal Thai military partners June 28, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. The search More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) work with Thai medical authorities on the medical plan to support dive operations July 2, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. At the request of the Royal Thai More
U.S. Air Force pilot 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 S More
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct pre-flight inspections and preparations on HH-60G Pave Hawks for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. The 33rd RQS Airmen trai More
Participants of the Fire Station 1 Open House interact with firefighters and their equipment at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2019. This year the theme is “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk with 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron, lands on the airfield during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield, Japan on Oct. 21, 2019. The exercise was an integration of Mari More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, set up antennas to establish secure communications during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield, Japan on Oct. 21, 2019. The exerci More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division and Airmen with 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron, 352nd Special Operations Wing, 320th Special Tactics Squadron, 17th Special Operations Squadron More
A U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen with 31st Rescue Squadron, performs medical aid during a simulated training scenario as part of exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield, Japan on Oct. 22, 2019. The exerci More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules with the 18th Wing, lands on Ie Shima airfield to pick up U.S. Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield, Japan on Oct. 2 More
An MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, is prepped for flight before participating in Exercise Westpac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, at Kadena Air bas More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gaige Clidinst, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator from Columbus, Indiana, was selected as the 18th Wing’s Airman of the Week for the week of Feb. 10 to 14, 2020, at K More
An air traffic controller discloses emergency infomation to fellow Airmen during the week long exercise Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four-day exercise to test the base's capabilities More
Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron await the landing of an HH-60G from the that are returning from an alternate location during the week long exercise Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a More
Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare for takeoff inside their HH-60 Pavehawk Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 33rd RQS members are from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and are participatin More
An HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and its crew are participating in Exercise Pa More
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 33 More
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 More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to take off Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night p More
A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster performs visual signals to two U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks in preparation for helicopter air to air refueling (HAAR) with a More
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 d More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) visit Tham Luang Cave in Northern Thailand to meet with Royal Thai military officials and authorities to assess conditions June 28, 2018, at Chiang Rai, T More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) work with Thai medical authorities on the medical plan to support dive operations July 2, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. Serving in an advise and assist c More
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 pho More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron puts on a fire at a demonstration during the Fire Station 1 Open House at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2019. Firefighters from the 18th CES s More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, prep an MC-130J Commando II for flight before participating in Exercise Westpac Rumrunner Jan. 10, 2020, a More
An air traffic controller looks for a flock of birds flying around the flight line, Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four-day exercise to test the base's capabilities in preparation for a More
U.S. Navy Hospital Officer Lt. Leah Bradley, right, with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 36 and Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 use a radio during a joint search and rescue exercise More
Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron rush to a parked HH-60G that have just returned from an alternate location during the week long exercise Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four-day exe More
Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015, while an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Bas More
Capt. Ryan Roberts, 33rd Rescue Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks and inspections Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Roberts is currently on temporary duty assignment from Kadena Air B More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Phillip Hunt, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit instructor special mission aviator, inspects the blades of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a pre-flight inspection, April 26, 2016, More
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 op More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis out from its parking spot Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, More
A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster monitors two U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks during helicopter air to air refueling (HAAR) with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Command More
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 t More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) prepare their tactical gear in preparation for a combined land survey with Royal Thai Army partners June 28, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. The United Sta More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) meet with Thai medical authorities to exchange knowledge on medical support capabilities July 2, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. Serving in an advise and a More
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 More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Susewitt, firefighter assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a fire hose alongside a child during the Fire Station 1 Open House at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk with 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadron, lands on the airfield to deliver gear during exercise Beverly High 20-1 at Ie Shima airfield, Japan on Oct. 21, 2019. The exercise was an int More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Parris, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, performs preflight checks on an MC-130J Commando II in preparation for participating in Exercise Westpac Rumrunner Jan. 10, More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matt McKenzie, center, a UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, uses a radio during a joint search and rescue exercise at Kin Blue Bay, Okinawa, Japan More
An air traffic controller manages the inbound flights on his computer, Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four-day exercise to test the base's capabilities in preparation for a variety of s More
A member from the 33rd Rescue Squadron walks away from a parked HH-60G that has just returned from an alternate location during the week long exercise Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a fou More
Senior Airman Jacob Ricker, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, pauses while preparing an HH-60 Pavehawk for flight Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The HH-60 Pavehawk from Kadena More
An EA-6B Prowler assigned to Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4, VMAQ-4, taxis toward the runway Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The Marines are participating in exercise Pacific More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Tinoco, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit special mission aviator, inspects a propeller of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a pre-flight inspection, April 26, 2016, at K More
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 Jun More
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 More
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare to take off Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Pave Hawk is a twin-engine medium-lift helicopter operated by Air Combat Command, More
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 possibl More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) work with Royal Thai Navy Seals and international search and rescue teams on the plan for dive operations July 2, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. Serving i More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Butler, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, walks back to his squadron after completing preflight inspections of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The More
Special mission aviators assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron set up and function check their gear on an HH-60G Pave Hawk before a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. The 33rd RQS Airmen train to More
Sparky the Fire Dog waves to Fire Station 1 Open House participants at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2019. The open house was hosted by the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron to raise awareness about fire safety du More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matt McKenzie, a UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, sits in an inflatable emergency boat during a joint search and rescue exercise at Kin Blue Bay More
Pallets of gear and quipment are lined up for members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron returned from an alternate location during the week long exercise Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four More
An HH-60 Pavehawk takes off Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The helicopter is assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and maintained by members of the 718th Aircraf More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ricardo Tinoco, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit special mission aviator, inspects a tail shift of an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a pre-flight inspection, April 26, 2016, at More
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 More
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 More
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron take off Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pave Hawks have a long history of use in contingencies, starting in Operation Just Cause. During More
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 More
U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmasters monitor two U.S. Air Force 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks during helicopter air to air refueling (HAAR) with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando More
Airmen from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) prepare for dive operations July 2, 2018, at Chiang Rai, Thailand. At the request of the Royal Thai government, the United States, through USINDOPACOM, se More
(Left) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Howard Cowell, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, finishes performing preflight safety checks as Lt. Col. Gabriel Brown, 33rd RQS commander, walks out to an HH-60 Pave Hawk More
A 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator loads the GAU-18 machine gun on an HH-60G Pave Hawk before a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. The 33rd RQS Airmen train to maintain a constant re More
U.S. Air Force firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron spray water on a fire demonstration during the Fire Station 1 Open House at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 5, 2019. Firefighters from the 18th CES More
An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies forward in order to perform helicopter air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II from the 17th Special Operations Squadron above the Pacific More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Daniel Page, center, a UH-1Y Venom pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, uses a bag containing sea tracing dye during a joint search and rescue exercise at Kin B More
A forklift apporached a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 to remove pallets of gear and equipment Dec. 10, 2020 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. KAB executed a four-day exercise to test the base's capabilities in preparation f More
An HH-60 Pavehawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for takeoff Oct. 16, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members of the 33rd RQS are at Osan from Kadena Air Base, Japan, participating in exercis More
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron take off Nov. 30, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. HH-60G rescue equipment includes a hoist capable of lifting a 600-pound load from a hover height More
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 We More
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 More