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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Dual wing-mounted hose and drogue configurations on the KC-130J allow the transfer of up to 300 gallons of fuel per minute to two aircraft concurrently. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes engine start-up of a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph Sleinsky, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, conducts pre-flight checks on a KC-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The KC-130J provides a variety of mission support functions to the U.S. Marine Corps, including air to air refueling, tactical aero-medical evacuation, and aerial delivery of personnel and cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron watches helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, prepares to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk pilots assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron approach a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J drogue to conduct helicopter air-to-air refueling over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. Search and rescue operations benefit from HAAR as it acts as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron approaches a simulated isolated personnel during a search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world threats, crises and humanitarian disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron lowers a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman to simulated isolated personnel during a search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The training mission involved locating and safely extracting isolated personnel from a hostile area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers after recovering a simulated isolated personnel during a search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world threats, crises and humanitarian disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is photographed before a search and rescue training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 13, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure readiness for real-world threats, crises and humanitarian disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tylir Meyer)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Devon Sanberg, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, observes helicopter air-to-air refueling during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Joint HAAR extends search and rescue capabilities

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts helicopter air-to-air refueling with a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 during a joint search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, March 13, 2024. HAAR operations act as a force extender, keeping rescue assets in the air longer. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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Exercise Viper Walk showcases bilateral medical interchangeability

Squadron Leader Peter Yuide (left) from The Royal Australian Air Force surgical team performs thoracotomy surgery with Major Evan Dannhardt from the United States Air Force on a mannequin which is simulating a patient with a bullet wound during Exercise Viper Walk 2024. *** Local Caption *** Army�s 2nd Health Battalion recently conducted Exercise Viper Walk, an opportunity to rehearse the land-based trauma system (LBTS) and the largest collective training exercise run within 2nd Health Brigade in 2024. The exercise included Australian Air Force and New Zealand Defence Force health personnel. The exercise consisted of learning activity and training scenarios designed to develop and demonstrate the readiness of 2nd Health Battalion to operate through the LBTS - providing patient treatment and evacuation from the point of injury through to the Role 2 Enhanced facility and preparation for strategic evacuation.

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Pantons ‘push’ west for Cope Tiger 2024

Maj. Gregory Rinker, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, fastens flight gear before departing for a routine flight at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 12, 2024. In its 28th iteration, CT 24 continues to provide a venue for United States, Thailand and Singapore Air Force units to gain valuable training through combined tactical fighter operations and subject matter expert exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pantons ‘push’ west for Cope Tiger 2024

Lt. Col. Eric Broyles walks across the flightline towards an F-16 Fighting Falcon for a routine flight ahead of Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 12, 2024. CT 24 builds relationships that bridge language barriers and enhances our collective ability to address the most pressing security challenges we face to improve regional security and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pantons ‘push’ west for Cope Tiger 2024

Maj. Gregory Rinker, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, boards an F-16 for a routine training flight in preparation for Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base,Thailand, March 12, 2024. CT 24 is an annual trilateral aerial exercise taking place this year March 18-29.The exercise contributes to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s strategic vision of strengthening Alliances and partnerships to ensure regional peace and prosperity allowing participating service members a unique opportunity to fly in Thailand’s airspace with international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Pantons Integrate with Pacific Allies, Partners

Lt. Col. Eric Broyles, 35th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, conducts preflight procedures prior to the commencement of Cope Tiger 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand, March 12, 2024. CT 24 builds relationships that bridge language barriers and enhances our collective ability to address the most pressing security challenges we face to improve regional security and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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