A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist with the 31st
A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist with the 31st Rescue Squadron gets pulled onto a Misawa City boat for a combat search and rescue training operation during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base... More
181031-N-PJ626-0004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-PJ626-0004 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Quinn, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense F... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron parks at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during Keen Sword 19. The prior-arrived 120 Japan Ground ... More
USS Ronald Reagan participates in Keen Sword 19
181030-N-VI515-0093 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Airman Antonio Gage salutes good-bye to an MH-60S Seahawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carri... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cruz, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cruz, a 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, reads the wind speed with a wind kestrel meter for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sw... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Yokota
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, lowers its ramp during a combat search and rescue training operation during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, ... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, charge land during a combat search and rescue training near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. The CSA... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade, calls boarding to a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsu... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescue technician with the 31st
A U.S. Air Force pararescue technician with the 31st Rescue Squadron forward-deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, recovers from para-jumping during a Combat, Search and Rescue training for joint,bilateral exer... More
181030-N-KP021-0103 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181030-N-KP021-0103 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, taxis the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS R... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for a combat search and rescue training mission, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. Executing a ... More
A boat rope rests on a Misawa City fishing port before
A boat rope rests on a Misawa City fishing port before being packed away, near Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018. The 35th Fighter Wing and the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, coordinated with... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist assigned to
A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, signals to personnel on the raft that the extraction team is ready for pick up during a combat search and... More
A U.S. Air Force parascue technician with the 31st
A U.S. Air Force parascue technician with the 31st Rescue Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, para-jumps down during a Combat, Search and Rescue training for joint, bilateral exercise Keen Sword 19, near Mi... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, resurfaces from the water after jumping during a combat search and rescue training mission as part... More
181103-N-KP021-0178 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181103-N-KP021-0178 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Karl O. Thomas, Commander, Task Force 70, discusses carrier operations with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) officers aboard the aircraft ca... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Stewart, U.S. Army Alaska
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Stewart, U.S. Army Alaska jump master, talks to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, ... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force solider assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force solider assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade performs personnel accountability on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan,... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade waits to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefe... More
(Right to left) U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer
(Right to left) U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer and Staff Sgt. Kevin Stewart, both with the U.S. Army Alaska jump masters, talk after supporting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers jumps from a C-130J S... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
181031-N-PJ626-0002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-PJ626-0002 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Quinn, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense F... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cruz, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sean Cruz, a 31st Rescue Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, talks with his team members during a combat search and rescue training exercise during Keen Sword 19, near Misawa... More
181103-N-KP021-0210 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181103-N-KP021-0210 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Karl O. Thomas, Commander, Task Force 70, discusses carrier operations with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) officers aboard the aircraft ca... More
181101-N-WS915-0322 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018)
181101-N-WS915-0322 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018) An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN ... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers with the 1st Airborne Brigade prepareto board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Bas... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist makes his way
A U.S. Air Force pararescue specialist makes his way toward a Misawa City fishing boat during a combat search and rescue training operation during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade concentrates himself before jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, the 35th Operations
U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel House, the 35th Operations Group assistant director of operations, looks out at the Pacific Ocean during a combat search and rescue training near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018... More
Crewmembers with the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over
Crewmembers with the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over Kyushu, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during Keen Sword 19. U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ with the 36 AS became the first U.S. aircraft to drop Japan Ground Se... More
181030-N-KP021-0127 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181030-N-KP021-0127 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carri... More
181103-N-KP021-0156 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181103-N-KP021-0156 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Karl O. Thomas, Commander, Task Force 70, discusses carrier operations with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) officers aboard the aircraft ca... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade confirm their delivery procedures over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during Keen Sword 19. Approximately... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron prepare to board a Misawa City fishing boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oc... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misa... More
181107-N-AC117-0102 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2018) Rear
181107-N-AC117-0102 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2018) Rear Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of Task Force 70, departs an E-2D Hawkeye on the flight deck of the Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer from Kadena Air Base, Japan, grabs a helping hand from a team member for a combat search and rescue training mission during the... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misa... More
181101-N-AC117-0031 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018) Sailors
181101-N-AC117-0031 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018) Sailors perform preflight checks on an E/A-18G Growler on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during exercise Ke... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade is ready to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita pr... More
PJs fly through a rainbow
U.S. Air Force para-jumpers with the 31st Rescue Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, parachute down during a joint, bilateral combat search and rescue mission for exercise Keen Sword 19 at Misawa City, Japa... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, parachute out of a C-130J Super Hercules into the Pacific Ocean near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2018... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft
Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force aircraft participate in joint, bilateral training exercise Keen Sword, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2018. The exercise enables all allies to enhance their j... More
181030-N-KP021-0048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018)
181030-N-KP021-0048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) An F/A-18 Super Hornet, assigned to the “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier US... More
181107-N-AC117-0054 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2018) An
181107-N-AC117-0054 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 7, 2018) An E-2D Hawkeye lands on the flight deck of the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during exercise Keen Sword 19, Nov. 7, 2018.... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, pull in a parachute canopy during a combat search and rescue training as part of the Keen Sword 19 exercise, near Misawa Air Base... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, right, U.S. Army
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, right, U.S. Army Alaska jump master, gives a hand signal to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefec... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists with the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare to deploy a rescue boat for a combat search and rescue training mission during the Keen Sword 19 exercise... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade waits to jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, Japan, Nov. 4, 2018, during Kee... More
181031-N-PJ626-0001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-PJ626-0001 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Quinn, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, delivers a repair part to the Japan Maritime Self... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, U.S. Army Alaska
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, U.S. Army Alaska jump master, leads Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, ... More
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the
U.S. Air Force pararescue specialists assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, locate a downed pilot during a combat search and rescue training near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Traney, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Traney, a 31st Rescue Squadron air flight equipment technician assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, dons his mission required gear during a Combat, Search and Rescue training for b... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. John Krzyminski, a 31st Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, tactically swims toward a rescue boat during exercise Keen Sword 19, near Misawa Air Base, Japa... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade check their gear before conducting a jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hij... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade jumps from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-dai drop zone, Oita prefecture, J... More
An aerial view of Oita prefecture from an Air Force
An aerial view of Oita prefecture from an Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Nov. 4, 2018, during Keen Sword 19. Keen Sword is a concrete example of the strength of the U.S.-... More
181031-N-PJ626-0003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018)
181031-N-PJ626-0003 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 31, 2018) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Ryan Quinn, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and a member of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense F... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade board a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tsuiki Air Base, ... More
181101-N-AC117-0035 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018) Sailors
181101-N-AC117-0035 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 1, 2018) Sailors perform preflight checks on an E/A-18G Growler on the flight deck of the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during exercise Ke... More
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade looks outside before conducting a jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron over Hiju-... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, U.S. Army Alaska
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Nathan Greer, U.S. Army Alaska jump master, takes a breath after supporting Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36t... More