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Rescue Airmen: Low density, high demand

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andre Butler, 33rd Rescue Squadron crew chief, checks the tail of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Sept. 19, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a hoist capable of lifting up to 600 pounds during personnel recovery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rhett Isbell)
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Multilateral collaboration continues during CT17 mission planning

U.S. Air Force Capt. Clayton Cruickshank, F-15 pilot with the 44th Fighter Squadron from Kadena Air Base Japan, prepares for a large formation exercise with pilots from the Royal Thai air force and Republic of Singapore air force during exercise Cope Tiger 2017 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 21, 2017. Over 1,200 U.S., Thai and Singaporean military members will participate in CT17. The annual multilateral exercise is aimed at improving combined combat readiness and interoperability between the Republic of Singapore air force, Royal Thai air force, and U.S. Air Force, while concurrently enhancing the three nations' military relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kamaile Chan)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

A U.S. Air Force member with the 18th Security Forces Squadron and the perpetrator of a simulated active shooter exercise lies on the ground after a brief simulated fire fight with emergency responders, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during an active shooter scenario May 4, 2016. For this exercise, security forces responders and the active shooter were authorized to use simulated ammunition for the first time in order to better prepare the responders for potential real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Rhodes, a lab technician with the 18th Dental Squadron applies moulage makeup to a simulated gunshot wound victim, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, before an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. In a push to better prepare the 18th Wing’s Airmen, recent exercises have given Airmen here little to no warning before unfolding into often gruesome or stressful circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force emergency responders carry a simulated casualty using a litter, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. During the scenario, a lone simulated gunman invaded the 18th Wing Legal Office and fought against 18th Security Forces Squadron emergency responders. The exercise provided a sense of realism and better prepared the responders for future real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Kadena emergency responders tested in active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force emergency responders treat a simulated casualty, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, during an active shooter exercise May 4, 2016. The scenario acted as a training tool for participants, giving them insight into a potential real-world active shooter situation in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle from 67th Fight Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies in formation with a Royal Thai Air Force F-16 and a Singapore Air Force F-15 Eagle during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, near Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 17, 2016. The multilateral exercise involved a combined total of 87 aircraft that completed 1,003 sorts of a two week period. Exercise Cope Tiger 16 included over 1,200 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable and beneficial relationships within the Asia-Pacific region, while demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. (Courtesy photo)
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Cope Tiger 16

Military members from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and U.S. Air Force mark the conclusion of Exercise Cope Tiger 16 on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18, 2016. The multilateral exercise involved over 1,200 personnel from three countries and a combined total of 87 aircraft that completed 1,003 sorts over two weeks. In addition, trilateral civic assistance programs conducted during Cope Tiger 16 helped to promote good relationships between the three countries’ forces and Thai communities near Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. I Cope Tiger, which is in its 22nd year, is an annual multilateral aerial exercise supporting regional peace and security by improving readiness and multinational interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Pilots from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force stand in formation during the closing ceremony of Exercise Cope Tiger 16 on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18, 2016. The multilateral exercise involved a combined total of 87 aircraft that completed 1,003 sorts of a two week period. Exercise Cope Tiger 16 included over 1,200 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable and beneficial relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region, while demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Republic of Singapore Air Force Brig. Gen. Hoo Cher Mou, chief of air force, Royal Thai Air Force Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance, RTAF commander-in-chief, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Micheal Compton, Air National Guard assistant to the commander at Pacific Air Forces from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, co-officiate the closing ceremony of Exercise Cope Tiger 16 on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18, 2016. Cope Tiger, which is in its 22nd year, is an annual multilateral aerial exercise supporting regional peace and security by improving readiness and multi-national interoperability between the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force, and U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Maj. Gen. Micheal Compton, Air National Guard assistant to the commander at Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, walks next to Lt. Col. Jack Arthaud, Cope Tiger 16 exercise director for the U.S. Air Force, prior to the closing ceremony of Exercise Cope Tiger 16 on Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 18, 2016. Exercise Cope Tiger 16 included over 1,200 personnel from three countries and continued the growth of strong, interoperable and beneficial relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region, while demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically in a combined, joint environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Col. Jack Arthaud, exercise director for the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Sommai Wichianchan, Deputy Governor of Korat, Thailand, Group Captain Manoon Rukitna, exercise director for the Royal Thailand Air Force, and Col. Sim Pengshin, exercise director from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Take a ceremonial sip of water from the new water filtration system donated by military members and civilians participating in this year’s Exercise Cope Tiger during a combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Senior Airman Joseph Anderson, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, plays soccer with students during the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Airman 1st Class Thai Le, from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Kadena Air Base, Japan, plays with students during the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Students prepare the auditorium for the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 14, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Students from Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School perform as a part of the combined civic action engagement during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)Students from Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School perform as a part of the combined civic action engagement during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Group Captain Manoon Rukitna, exercise director for the Royal Thailand Air Force (left) and Col. Sim Pengshin, exercise director from the Republic of Singapore Air Force, (right) stand by as Col. Jack Arthaud, exercise director for the U.S. Air Force, addresses students, school faculty, and military members attending a combined civic action engagement during Exercise Cope Tiger 16, Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Capt. Lance Coldren, a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, poses for a photo with students during the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Students play with new sports equipment in front of a new water filtration system donated by civilians and military members from the Royal Thai Air Force, the Republic of Singapore Air Force, and the U.S. Air Force during the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Cope Tiger 16

Airmen pose for a photo with students and staff members during the Exercise Cope Tiger 16 combined civic action engagement at Thong Chai Wittaya Primary School, Korat, Thailand, March 15, 2016. The combined civic action engagement provides an outlet for the countries participating in Cope Tiger to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Exercise Cope Tiger is multilateral field training exercise and includes more than 1,200 personnel from the United States, Thailand and Singapore. The purpose of this exercise is to improve readiness and interoperability between three countries and continue the growth of strong relationships within the Asia-Pacific Region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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