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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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Maintainers ensure HH-60 flight

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 Kadena Air Base, Japan. The preflight inspection consists of a thorough inspection of the entire aircraft to ensure its capability to perform the mission safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Maintainers ensure HH-60 flight

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 Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd Rescue Squadron is a combat-ready HH-60G Pave Hawk squadron whose mission is search, rescue and recovery, night or day, over land or water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Maintainers ensure HH-60 flight

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, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd Rescue Squadron maintainers remain vigilant, making sure all parts and components of the helicopter are in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

Two U.S. Air Force 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 Base, Japan is prepped for take-off. The squadrons are participating in the combat search and rescue exercise, Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)
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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

A U.S. Air Force 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 Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder brought together U.S. forces from the Air Force, Marines, and units from the Republic of Korea air force to practice air combat and CSAR by focusing on enhancing interoperability and combat readiness of the military alliance across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)
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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force 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 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Both squadrons along with other members of the Air Force, U.S. Marines, and the Republic of Korea Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)
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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force 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 exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. The U.S. Air Force, Marines, and the ROK Air Force are working together participating in the joint, combined combat search and rescue exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force 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 Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder replicates scenarios designed to train crews to execute and validate tactics, techniques and procedures, as well as integrate with combined air and command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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33rd RQS, 718 AMXS participates in exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02

A U.S. Air Force 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 participating in Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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