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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron performs in-flight refueling during a training exercise Feb. 17, 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 Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zach Harmon, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmaster, observes a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter air-to-air refueling during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS simulated a quick-reaction, full-force sortie that tested the unit's mobilization of the entire MC-130J fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zach Harmon, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmaster, releases a cargo delivery system over a drop zone during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, Okinawa, Japan. Harmon and other 17th SOS Jackals conducted a quick-reaction, full-force sortie that tested the unit's ability to safely execute a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings, and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Talley, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor pilot, leads a five-ship formation flight Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Talley and the 17th SOS Jakals simulated a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Command IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron fly in formation Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoff, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Command IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron fly in formation Feb. 17, 2016, off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force MC-130J Command IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron taxi down the runway Feb. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 17th SOS conducted a unit-wide training exercise which tasked the entire squadron with a quick-reaction, full-force sortie involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Talley, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II instructor pilot, and Capt. Jerome Harms, 17th SOS MC-130J pilot, run through a pre-flight checklist during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Talley and Harms piloted the lead aircraft in a five-ship formation flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Yoan Perez, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron MC-130J Commando II crew chief, performs a final inspection of the aircraft during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Perez ensured the aircraft's maintenance checklists were completed and performed final maintenance tasks prior to launch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zach Harmon, 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmaster, prepares a cargo deck for loading during a training exercise Feb. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Harmon participated in a fast-reaction simulation that tested the squadron's capability to quickly and safely mobilize their entire fleet of aircraft for cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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17th Special Operations Squadron conducts full-force training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tim Manzer, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, inspects an MC-130J Commando II prior to a sortie Feb. 17, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Manzer participated in an aerial exercise involving a five-ship formation flight, cargo drops, short runway landings and takeoffs, and helicopter air-to-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)

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18 AES members answer the call

From left to right, U.S. Air Force 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members Capt. Andrew Jimenez, 2nd flight nurse, Senior Airman Joshua Egler, 3rd aeromedical evacuation technician, Capt. Geryn Lee Paguio, medical crew director, Senior Airman Deanna Adkins, 2nd aeromedical evacuation technician, and Staff Sgt. Elliot Sotnek, charge medical technician, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2021. These five 18th AES members answered the call for medical assistance and provided care to an ill Japanese passenger on their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18 AES members answer the call

From left to right, U.S. Air Force 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron members Capt. Andrew Jimenez, 2nd flight nurse, Senior Airman Joshua Egler, 3rd aeromedical evacuation technician, Capt. Geryn Lee Paguio, medical crew director, Senior Airman Deanna Adkins, 2nd aeromedical evacuation technician, and Staff Sgt. Elliot Sotnek, charge medical technician, pose for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2021. During a medical emergency onboard their commercial flight, these 18th AES members assisted by administering oxygen, recording vital signs and keeping the flight attendants updated on the passenger’s condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18 AES provides in-flight patient care

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Joseph Lueders (left), Tech. Sgt. Kevin Mathews and 1st Lt. Kacey Hawley, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, load and secure medical supplies into the cabin of a KC-135 Stratotanker prior to a flight to South Korea. The flight is for transporting patients who need assistance either at Kadena or other Pacific locations. (Air Force photo courtesy of 18th Wing Public Affaris)

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18 AES provides in-flight patient care

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Kevin Mathews, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, performs an operational check on his quick-donning oxygen mask to ensure it is functionally working prior to a flight. Members of the 18th AES depend on various squadrons and base agencies, including the 909th Air Refueling Squadron's aircrew life support shop, for mission support. (Air Force photo courtesy of 18th Wing Public Affaris)

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18 CONS earns Best in PACAF

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Mary Davison, left, 18th Contracting Squadron officer in-charge of the commodities and services flight, and Senior Airman Jared Roderick, 18th CONS contract specialist, discuss Federal Acquisition Regulations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2023. In 2022 alone, 18th CONS executed 392 contracting actions valued at over 170 million dollars, earning the unit Best Contracting Squadron in PACAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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18 CONS earns Best in PACAF

Senior Airman Jared Roderick, 18th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, stands by his work station for a photo at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2023. Acting as the middleman between the government and vendors, contracting officers plan and execute contracts to optimize taxpayers dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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18 CONS earns Best in PACAF

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bjoern Kirkemo, 18th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, works on contracting actions at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2023. Acting as the middleman between the government and vendors, contracting officers plan and execute contracts to optimize taxpayers dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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18 CONS earns Best in PACAF

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Mary Davison, 18th Contracting Squadron officer in-charge of the commodities and services flight, wears the 18th CONS patch on her uniform at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 27, 2023. The 18th CONS provides agile acquisition support and contract execution to the base’s mission partners, enabling the 18th Wing to continuously project decisive airpower to ensure regional stability and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

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18 OSS sAFEguards Pitch Black 2022

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Raquez Kelly-Jones, 18th OSS aircrew flight equipment journeyman, operates a Joint Combined Aircrew System Tester during Exercise Pitch Black 2022 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia, Sept. 1, 2022. Pitch Black 22 is a model opportunity for expanding engagements with allies and partners across the globe, and demonstrates the resolve to promote security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

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