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RMHRJAFR–33rd Rescue Squadron, Osan Air Base
U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, a 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, reviews post flight checklists, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. Special mission aviators perform duties as gunner, hoist operator and cargo sling. They are also responsible for aircraft inspections and all cargo. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-u-s-air-force-staff-sgt-jesus-garcia-a-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-129319375.html
RMHEB053–U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, a 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, reviews post flight checklists, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. Special mission aviators perform duties as gunner, hoist operator and cargo sling. They are also responsible for aircraft inspections and all cargo. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pararescuemen-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-salute-the-american-flag-51605677.html
RMCYXRFW–Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk flies over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-flies-over-okinawa-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257716.html
RM2M0748M–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk flies over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits outside a hangar for maintenance during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The routine exercise is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-sits-outside-a-hangar-for-maintenance-during-an-18th-wing-readiness-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-1-2022-the-routine-exercise-is-designed-to-evaluate-the-bases-ability-to-fulfill-its-operational-mission-ensuring-the-stability-and-security-of-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-image502445784.html
RM2M5CAM8–An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron sits outside a hangar for maintenance during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The routine exercise is designed to evaluate the base’s ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Senior Airman Timothy Manzer and Staff Sgt. Korey King, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, look out over the ocean after refueling HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force during exercise Keen Sword 17, November 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/U.S. Air Force/UPI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/senior-airman-timothy-manzer-and-staff-sgt-korey-king-17th-special-operations-squadron-loadmasters-look-out-over-the-ocean-after-refueling-hh-60-pave-hawks-from-33rd-rescue-squadron-and-japan-air-self-defense-force-during-exercise-keen-sword-17-november-7-2016-near-okinawa-japan-photo-by-senior-airman-stephen-g-eigelus-air-forceupi-image258612936.html
RMW0MRC8–Senior Airman Timothy Manzer and Staff Sgt. Korey King, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, look out over the ocean after refueling HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force during exercise Keen Sword 17, November 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. Photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/U.S. Air Force/UPI
Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. 24th Feb, 2022. U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center's Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/camp-gonsalves-okinawa-japan-24th-feb-2022-us-marines-and-navy-corpsmen-attending-the-jungle-warfare-training-centers-jungle-medicine-and-communications-courses-and-airmen-with-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-casualty-hoist-training-drills-with-a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-at-camp-gonsalves-okinawa-japan-feb-24-2022-service-members-gained-first-hand-experience-utilizing-the-jungle-penetrator-tool-developing-proficiency-in-safe-jungle-extraction-techniques-and-procedures-credit-us-marineszuma-press-wire-servicezumapresscomalamy-live-news-image463759988.html
RM2HXE2GM–Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan. 24th Feb, 2022. U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center's Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures. Credit: U.S. Marines/ZUMA Press Wire Service/ZUMAPRESS.com/Alamy Live News
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Okinawa, Japan, April 16, 2024. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-in-formation-over-okinawa-japan-april-16-2024-image603718438.html
RF2X25N0P–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Okinawa, Japan, April 16, 2024.
A HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue and MEDEVAC helicopter for the US Air Force at RAF Fairford. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-search-and-rescue-and-medevac-helicopter-for-the-165072034.html
RFKGFK1P–A HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue and MEDEVAC helicopter for the US Air Force at RAF Fairford.
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off to conduct training operations during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing is capable of rapidly generating combat ready aircraft and support at a moment’s notice, and exercises keep members of Team Kadena ready around the clock to defend Okinawa from threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-takes-off-to-conduct-training-138371637.html
RMJ13AC5–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk takes off to conduct training operations during a no-notice exercise April 12, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Wing is capable of rapidly generating combat ready aircraft and support at a moment’s notice, and exercises keep members of Team Kadena ready around the clock to defend Okinawa from threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron freefalls with a parachute after jumping from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave H Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-pararescueman-from-the-31st-rescue-squadron-freefalls-with-a-parachute-image69264546.html
RME0K7HP–A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron freefalls with a parachute after jumping from a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave H
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60g-pave-hawk-lands-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-27-2023-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-the-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-as-well-as-the-rescue-of-civilian-personnel-us-and-allied-military-members-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-tylir-meyer-image548989263.html
RM2PW4HBB–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
1012018335D-249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2010) Sailors run to safety aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after chocking and chaining a U.S. Air Force HH 60-G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron. Tortuga is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. Navy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/1012018335d-249-pacific-ocean-dec-1-2010-sailors-run-to-safety-aboard-the-amphibious-dock-landing-ship-uss-tortuga-lsd-46-after-chocking-and-chaining-a-us-air-force-hh-60-g-pave-hawk-helicopter-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-tortuga-is-part-of-the-permanently-forward-deployed-essex-amphibious-ready-group-and-is-underway-in-the-western-pacific-ocean-navy-image571053866.html
RM2T51N0X–1012018335D-249 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 1, 2010) Sailors run to safety aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) after chocking and chaining a U.S. Air Force HH 60-G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron. Tortuga is part of the permanently forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is underway in the western Pacific Ocean. Navy
Senior Airman Joshua May, left, observes Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/senior-airman-joshua-may-left-observes-airman-1st-class-ricky-vega-both-33rd-helicopter-maintenance-unit-crew-chiefs-perform-maintenance-on-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-during-an-18th-wing-readiness-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-1-2022-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-provides-combat-search-and-rescue-capabilities-to-aid-in-exercises-and-real-world-operations-in-the-us-indo-pacific-command-area-of-responsibility-image502445788.html
RM2M5CAMC–Senior Airman Joshua May, left, observes Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, both 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
Airmen from the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, are brought aboard a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in an exercise held off the shores of Okinawa on August 29, 2006. The airmen challenged their rescuers with multiple simulated injuries including psychological distress during the exercise. The 18th Wing and the 353rd Special Operations Group conducted the mass casualty exercise to test the rescue and emergency care capabilities of Kadena Air Base. (UPI Photo/Jeremy McGuffin/USAF) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/airmen-from-the-18th-wing-at-kadena-air-base-japan-are-brought-aboard-a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-helicopter-in-an-exercise-held-off-the-shores-of-okinawa-on-august-29-2006-the-airmen-challenged-their-rescuers-with-multiple-simulated-injuries-including-psychological-distress-during-the-exercise-the-18th-wing-and-the-353rd-special-operations-group-conducted-the-mass-casualty-exercise-to-test-the-rescue-and-emergency-care-capabilities-of-kadena-air-base-upi-photojeremy-mcguffinusaf-image258602159.html
RMW0M9KB–Airmen from the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, are brought aboard a 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in an exercise held off the shores of Okinawa on August 29, 2006. The airmen challenged their rescuers with multiple simulated injuries including psychological distress during the exercise. The 18th Wing and the 353rd Special Operations Group conducted the mass casualty exercise to test the rescue and emergency care capabilities of Kadena Air Base. (UPI Photo/Jeremy McGuffin/USAF)
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron are lined up on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-are-lined-up-on-the-flightline-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-16-2024-the-hh-image603719363.html
RF2X25P5R–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron are lined up on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk flies over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-flies-over-okinawa-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-image513205322.html
RM2MPXEHE–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk flies over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies.
U.S. Navy Boatswain?s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont directs an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in the East China Sea Aug. 15, 2014. The Ger Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-navy-boatswains-mate-3rd-class-robert-mclymont-directs-an-air-force-73333554.html
RME78HKE–U.S. Navy Boatswain?s Mate 3rd Class Robert Mclymont directs an Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron to land aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) in the East China Sea Aug. 15, 2014. The Ger
The crew of an HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-crew-of-an-hh-60-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilian-personnel-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257717.html
RM2M0748N–The crew of an HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
A HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on display outside the 33rd Rescue Squadron March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of a week of joint-service professional military education, the Airmen of Kadena demonstrated what the Air Force brings to the fight. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-sits-on-display-outside-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-march-15-2017-at-kadena-air-base-japan-as-part-of-a-week-of-joint-service-professional-military-education-the-airmen-of-kadena-demonstrated-what-the-air-force-brings-to-the-fight-image229257640.html
RMR8YGCT–A HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on display outside the 33rd Rescue Squadron March 15, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As part of a week of joint-service professional military education, the Airmen of Kadena demonstrated what the Air Force brings to the fight.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airman-1st-class-ricky-vega-33rd-helicopter-maintenance-unit-crew-chief-performs-maintenance-on-a-landing-gear-strut-during-an-18th-wing-readiness-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-1-2022-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-provides-combat-search-and-rescue-capabilities-to-aid-in-exercises-and-real-world-operations-in-the-us-indo-pacific-command-area-of-responsibility-image502445763.html
RM2M5CAKF–U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ricky Vega, 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief, performs maintenance on a landing gear strut during an 18th Wing readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 1, 2022. The 33rd Rescue Squadron provides combat search and rescue capabilities to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, November 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance encompasses counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, capacity building, ballistic missile defense, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and equipment and technology enhancement. Photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/U.S. Air Force/UPI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hh-60-pave-hawks-from-33rd-rescue-squadron-and-japan-air-self-defense-force-fly-in-formation-behind-an-mc-130j-from-the-17th-special-operations-squadron-preparing-to-be-refueled-during-exercise-keen-sword-17-november-7-2016-near-okinawa-japan-the-us-japan-alliance-encompasses-counter-terrorism-counter-piracy-capacity-building-ballistic-missile-defense-humanitarian-assistancedisaster-relief-and-equipment-and-technology-enhancement-photo-by-senior-airman-stephen-g-eigelus-air-forceupi-image258612935.html
RMW0MRC7–HH-60 Pave Hawks from 33rd Rescue Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, fly in formation behind an MC-130J from the 17th Special Operations Squadron preparing to be refueled during exercise Keen Sword 17, November 7, 2016, near Okinawa, Japan. The U.S.-Japan Alliance encompasses counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, capacity building, ballistic missile defense, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, and equipment and technology enhancement. Photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel/U.S. Air Force/UPI
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron line up on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. With the up Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-line-up-on-the-flightline-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-16-2024-with-the-up-image603719045.html
RF2X25NPD–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron line up on the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. With the up
The crew of an HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-crew-of-an-hh-60-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilian-personnel-image513205356.html
RM2MPXEJM–The crew of an HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel.
An HH-60G Pavehawk takes off for an exercise combat rescue mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 14, 2014. The 33rd Rescue Squadron participated in a two-week combat search and rescue task force exercise with various units from Korea. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-hh-60g-pavehawk-takes-off-for-an-exercise-combat-rescue-mission-78729054.html
RMEG2BKX–An HH-60G Pavehawk takes off for an exercise combat rescue mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 14, 2014. The 33rd Rescue Squadron participated in a two-week combat search and rescue task force exercise with various units from Korea. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron perform water rescue operations over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-33rd-rescue-squadron-and-31st-rescue-squadron-perform-water-rescue-operations-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257703.html
RM2M07487–The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron perform water rescue operations over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is is prepped for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-is-is-prepped-for-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929448.html
RMMB2X9C–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is is prepped for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-18/A at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-christopher-benson-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-expediter-inspects-a-gau-18a-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-is-a-highly-modified-version-of-the-us-army-black-hawk-helicopter-which-features-an-upgraded-communications-and-navigation-suite-image502608122.html
RM2M5KNP2–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-18/A at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter which features an upgraded communications and navigation suite.
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 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-conducts-helicopter-air-to-air-refueling-with-a-us-marine-corps-kc-130j-image600055426.html
RF2WT6TPX–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
The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron perform water rescue operations over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-33rd-rescue-squadron-and-31st-rescue-squadron-perform-water-rescue-operations-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-image513205358.html
RM2MPXEJP–The 33rd Rescue Squadron and 31st Rescue Squadron perform water rescue operations over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies.
Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, prepares to pick up a simulated survivor at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. The 33rd RQS conducted combat search and rescue task force training Oct. 13-24. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-jesus-garcia-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-mission-aviator-78728856.html
RMEG2BCT–Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, prepares to pick up a simulated survivor at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. The 33rd RQS conducted combat search and rescue task force training Oct. 13-24. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-over-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-for-humanitarian-operations-the-pave-hawk-can-perform-a-multitude-of-roles-including-civil-search-and-rescue-medical-evacuation-and-disaster-response-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-jessi-monte-image468077466.html
RM2J5ENGA–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is is prepped for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-is-is-prepped-for-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929450.html
RMMB2X9E–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is is prepped for a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, inspects the GAU-18/A heavy machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-18/A is a lightweight variant of the M2/M3, and is used on the USAF’s HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-david-shelton-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-team-chief-inspects-the-gau-18a-heavy-machine-gun-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-gau-18a-is-a-lightweight-variant-of-the-m2m3-and-is-used-on-the-usafs-hh-60-pave-hawk-helicopters-image502608120.html
RM2M5KNP0–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, inspects the GAU-18/A heavy machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-18/A is a lightweight variant of the M2/M3, and is used on the USAF’s HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters.
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH-60G has ser Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-in-formation-over-kadena-air-base-japan-april-16-2024-the-hh-60g-has-ser-image603719608.html
RF2X25PEG–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly in formation over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 16, 2024. The HH-60G has ser
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads munitions into an ammunition box at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides pivotal combat search and rescue capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-matthew-mcdonough-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-missions-aviator-loads-munitions-into-an-ammunition-box-at-kadena-air-base-japan-aug-17-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provides-pivotal-combat-search-and-rescue-capabilities-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image508109062.html
RM2MEJA86–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads munitions into an ammunition box at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides pivotal combat search and rescue capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, reviews post flight checklists at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. Special mission aviators perform multiple duties as a gunner, hoist operator and cargo sling. They are also responsible for aircraft inspections and all cargo onboard. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-jesus-garcia-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-mission-aviator-78728811.html
RMEG2BB7–Staff Sgt. Jesus Garcia, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, reviews post flight checklists at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. Special mission aviators perform multiple duties as a gunner, hoist operator and cargo sling. They are also responsible for aircraft inspections and all cargo onboard. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk hovers during a combat search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, April 27, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60g-pave-hawk-hovers-during-a-combat-search-and-rescue-training-mission-over-the-pacific-ocean-april-27-2023-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-the-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-as-well-as-the-rescue-of-civilian-personnel-us-and-allied-military-members-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-tylir-meyer-image548989646.html
RM2PW4HW2–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk hovers during a combat search and rescue training mission over the Pacific Ocean, April 27, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for the mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters, as well as the rescue of civilian personnel, U.S. and allied military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare a HH-60G Pavehawk for flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/airmen-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepare-a-hh-60g-pavehawk-for-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929454.html
RMMB2X9J–Airmen assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepare a HH-60G Pavehawk for flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, right, 33rd RQS weapons expediter, inspect weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. Pave Hawks are equipped with folding rotor blades, which improve air transportability and shipboard operations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-david-shelton-left-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-team-chief-and-tech-sgt-christopher-benson-right-33rd-rqs-weapons-expediter-inspect-weapons-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-pave-hawks-are-equipped-with-folding-rotor-blades-which-improve-air-transportability-and-shipboard-operations-image502608116.html
RM2M5KNNT–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, right, 33rd RQS weapons expediter, inspect weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. Pave Hawks are equipped with folding rotor blades, which improve air transportability and shipboard operations.
33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks prepare to take off for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawks-prepare-to-take-off-for-a-large-force-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilian-personnel-image513205354.html
RM2MPXEJJ–33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawks prepare to take off for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel.
Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 20, 2012. The rescue squadrons participated in an air show to help highlight the relationship between the U.S. service members and South Korea through public demonstrations of military equipment and personnel. Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-members-of-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-at-osan-78727445.html
RMEG29JD–Members of the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 20, 2012. The rescue squadrons participated in an air show to help highlight the relationship between the U.S. service members and South Korea through public demonstrations of military equipment and personnel. Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla
An HH-60G Pave Hawk sits outside a hangar on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. Many factors were taken into account by the 33rd Rescue Squadron members during their participation in the Turkey Shoot, including the weather, which tested the adaptability of the unit when flight plans and maneuvers changed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-sits-outside-a-hangar-on-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-29-2021-many-factors-were-taken-into-account-by-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-members-during-their-participation-in-the-turkey-shoot-including-the-weather-which-tested-the-adaptability-of-the-unit-when-flight-plans-and-maneuvers-changed-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-cesar-j-navarro-image453684699.html
RM2HA33CY–An HH-60G Pave Hawk sits outside a hangar on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. Many factors were taken into account by the 33rd Rescue Squadron members during their participation in the Turkey Shoot, including the weather, which tested the adaptability of the unit when flight plans and maneuvers changed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-capt-chris-allen-33rd-rescue-squadron-flight-commander-is-interviewed-by-jeff-martin-defense-news-reporter-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-media-organizations-were-invited-to-tour-the-various-squadrons-that-comprise-the-18th-wing-image178929529.html
RMMB2XC9–U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct weapon inspections on the GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-airmen-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-weapon-inspections-on-the-gau-2-machine-gun-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-gau-2-is-a-six-barrel-machine-gun-with-a-variable-rate-of-fire-ranging-from-2000-to-6000-rounds-per-minute-image502608176.html
RM2M5KNT0–U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct weapon inspections on the GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute.
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. Special missions aviators perform multiple vital roles and monitor all functions for the aircraft, including weapon defense when necessary. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-special-missions-aviator-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepares-for-a-routine-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-special-missions-aviators-perform-multiple-vital-roles-and-monitor-all-functions-for-the-aircraft-including-weapon-defense-when-necessary-image503003032.html
RM2M69NE0–A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. Special missions aviators perform multiple vital roles and monitor all functions for the aircraft, including weapon defense when necessary.
Tech. Sgt. Armando Martinez, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, looks out the gunner’s window as an A-10C Thunderbolt passes by at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. The A-10 provided cover for rescue aircraft during a combat search and rescue task force exercise. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tech-sgt-armando-martinez-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-mission-aviator-78726851.html
RMEG28W7–Tech. Sgt. Armando Martinez, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, looks out the gunner’s window as an A-10C Thunderbolt passes by at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 15, 2014. The A-10 provided cover for rescue aircraft during a combat search and rescue task force exercise. Staff Sgt. Rachelle Coleman
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers over a flight line in preparation for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-hovers-over-a-flight-line-in-preparation-for-a-large-force-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provides-kadena-with-alternative-ways-to-refuel-rescue-and-operate-in-the-indo-pacific-region-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257721.html
RM2M0748W–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers over a flight line in preparation for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-capt-chris-allen-33rd-rescue-squadron-flight-commander-is-interviewed-by-jeff-martin-defense-news-reporter-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-media-organizations-were-invited-to-tour-the-various-squadrons-that-comprise-the-18th-wing-image178929531.html
RMMB2XCB–U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Allen, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight commander, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vladimir Cantave, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-vladimir-cantave-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-expediter-inspects-a-gau-2-machine-gun-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-gau-2-is-a-six-barrel-machine-gun-with-a-variable-rate-of-fire-ranging-from-2000-to-6000-rounds-per-minute-image502608200.html
RM2M5KNTT–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Vladimir Cantave, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, inspects a GAU-2 machine gun at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-2 is a six-barrel machine gun with a variable rate of fire, ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute.
U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-fly-over-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-for-humanitarian-operations-the-pave-hawk-can-perform-a-multitude-of-roles-including-civil-search-and-rescue-medical-evacuation-and-disaster-response-image503003145.html
RM2M69NJ1–U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fly over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. For humanitarian operations, the Pave Hawk can perform a multitude of roles including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Wells, a 33rd Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter March 13, 2011. Yamagata is a possible fuel staging area in support of Japan's earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts. Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-tech-sgt-michael-wells-a-33rd-rescue-squadron-aerial-78706101.html
RMEG1AC5–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Wells, a 33rd Rescue Squadron aerial gunner, and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force refuel a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter March 13, 2011. Yamagata is a possible fuel staging area in support of Japan's earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts. Staff Sgt. Samuel Morse
33rd Rescue Squadron crew members hoist a pararescueman assigned to the 31st RS into a HH-60 Pave Hawk over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/33rd-rescue-squadron-crew-members-hoist-a-pararescueman-assigned-to-the-31st-rs-into-a-hh-60-pave-hawk-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257697.html
RM2M07481–33rd Rescue Squadron crew members hoist a pararescueman assigned to the 31st RS into a HH-60 Pave Hawk over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929466.html
RMMB2XA2–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, covers one of the HH-60’s GAU-18/A machine guns at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-18/A is a lightweight variant of the M2/M3, and is used on USAF HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-david-shelton-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-team-chief-covers-one-of-the-hh-60s-gau-18a-machine-guns-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-gau-18a-is-a-lightweight-variant-of-the-m2m3-and-is-used-on-usaf-hh-60-pave-hawk-helicopters-image502608112.html
RM2M5KNNM–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, covers one of the HH-60’s GAU-18/A machine guns at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The GAU-18/A is a lightweight variant of the M2/M3, and is used on USAF HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters.
33rd Rescue Squadron crew members hoist a pararescueman assigned to the 31st RS into a HH-60 Pave Hawk over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/33rd-rescue-squadron-crew-members-hoist-a-pararescueman-assigned-to-the-31st-rs-into-a-hh-60-pave-hawk-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-conducts-extensive-training-in-various-rescue-scenarios-to-ensure-they-are-ready-to-effectively-respond-to-real-world-contingencies-image513205335.html
RM2MPXEHY–33rd Rescue Squadron crew members hoist a pararescueman assigned to the 31st RS into a HH-60 Pave Hawk over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies.
Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing Headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. During the ceremony, members from each branch of service on Okinawa came together to recognize the sacrifices made by all U.S. veterans, past and present. Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pararescuemen-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-salute-the-american-flag-78727693.html
RMEG29Y9–Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing Headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. During the ceremony, members from each branch of service on Okinawa came together to recognize the sacrifices made by all U.S. veterans, past and present. Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The Pave Hawk is capable of conducting day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments and recovering isolated personnel in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepares-to-take-off-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-the-pave-hawk-is-capable-of-conducting-day-or-night-personnel-recovery-operations-in-hostile-environments-and-recovering-isolated-personnel-in-austere-locations-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-jessi-monte-image468077472.html
RM2J5ENGG–A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The Pave Hawk is capable of conducting day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments and recovering isolated personnel in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929482.html
RMMB2XAJ–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, and Staff Sgt. David Shelton, right, 33rd RQS weapons team chief, inspect weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions, day or night, no matter the weather. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-christopher-benson-left-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-expediter-and-staff-sgt-david-shelton-right-33rd-rqs-weapons-team-chief-inspect-weapons-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-hh-60g-pave-hawks-primary-function-is-to-recover-personnel-in-hostile-conditions-day-or-night-no-matter-the-weather-image502608115.html
RM2M5KNNR–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons expediter, and Staff Sgt. David Shelton, right, 33rd RQS weapons team chief, inspect weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions, day or night, no matter the weather.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Retemeyer, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a rescue basket prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-seth-retemeyer-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-missions-aviator-preps-a-rescue-basket-prior-to-a-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-aug-17-2022-aviators-verify-all-equipment-is-ready-and-suitable-for-rescue-operations-ensuring-mission-readiness-image508109061.html
RM2MEJA85–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Retemeyer, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a rescue basket prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness.
An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-receives-fuel-from-41769309.html
RMCBXN51–An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions.
An HH-60G Pave Hawk lifts off during a Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a friendly, base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd Rescue Squadron to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-lifts-off-during-a-turkey-shoot-at-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-29-2021-the-turkey-shoot-is-a-friendly-base-wide-competition-that-takes-place-once-a-year-and-allows-units-like-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-to-perform-their-duties-in-different-scenarios-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-cesar-j-navarro-image453684700.html
RM2HA33D0–An HH-60G Pave Hawk lifts off during a Turkey Shoot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a friendly, base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd Rescue Squadron to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929463.html
RMMB2X9Y–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, right, 33rd RQS weapons expediter, prepare to inspect HH-60G Pave Hawk weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions day and night, no matter the weather. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-david-shelton-left-33rd-rescue-squadron-weapons-team-chief-and-tech-sgt-christopher-benson-right-33rd-rqs-weapons-expediter-prepare-to-inspect-hh-60g-pave-hawk-weapons-at-kadena-air-base-japan-march-23-2022-the-hh-60g-pave-hawks-primary-function-is-to-recover-personnel-in-hostile-conditions-day-and-night-no-matter-the-weather-image502608110.html
RM2M5KNNJ–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Shelton, left, 33rd Rescue Squadron weapons team chief, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Benson, right, 33rd RQS weapons expediter, prepare to inspect HH-60G Pave Hawk weapons at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 23, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk’s primary function is to recover personnel in hostile conditions day and night, no matter the weather.
A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers over a flight line in preparation for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-hovers-over-a-flight-line-in-preparation-for-a-large-force-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provides-kadena-with-alternative-ways-to-refuel-rescue-and-operate-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image513205338.html
RM2MPXEJ2–A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk hovers over a flight line in preparation for a large force exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region.
An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-receives-fuel-from-41769306.html
RMCBXN4X–An HH-60G-Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron receives fuel from an MC-130 during a three-day intensive air refueling course March 24 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Pilots from the 33rd RQS put together a refueling training program for Japanese Self Defense Force helicopter pilots to provide them the tools to begin conducting long-range rescue missions.
An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron shoots flares while conducting evasive maneuvers in a designated training area over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60-pave-hawk-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-shoots-flares-while-conducting-evasive-maneuvers-in-a-designated-training-area-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilian-personnel-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-cesar-j-navarro-image499257750.html
RM2M0749X–An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron shoots flares while conducting evasive maneuvers in a designated training area over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
An HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches his aircraft taxi away Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-crew-chief-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-watches-his-aircraft-taxi-away-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929468.html
RMMB2XA4–An HH-60G Pavehawk crew chief assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron watches his aircraft taxi away Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
A member of the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Pararescue Team, is pulled up from the waters into an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a mock rescue. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-member-of-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-pararescue-team-is-pulled-up-from-the-waters-into-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-helicopter-during-a-mock-rescue-state-okinawa-country-japan-jpn-image504495392.html
RM2M8NN0G–A member of the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Pararescue Team, is pulled up from the waters into an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a mock rescue. State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron inspects a weapons system on an HH-60 Pave Hawk is inspected prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-airman-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-inspects-a-weapons-system-on-an-hh-60-pave-hawk-is-inspected-prior-to-a-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-aug-17-2022-aviators-verify-all-equipment-is-ready-and-suitable-for-rescue-operations-ensuring-mission-readiness-image508109058.html
RM2MEJA82–A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron inspects a weapons system on an HH-60 Pave Hawk is inspected prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness.
Tech. Sgt. Jewel Steamer fires a .50-caliber machine gun from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a training flight March 20, 2014, near Okinawa, Japan. The Air Force has used Pave Hawks in an array of search and rescue missions ranging from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to Hurricane Katrina relief and Operation Tomodachi in Japan. Steamer is a 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer. Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tech-sgt-jewel-steamer-fires-a-50-caliber-machine-gun-from-an-hh-60g-78710086.html
RMEG1FEE–Tech. Sgt. Jewel Steamer fires a .50-caliber machine gun from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a training flight March 20, 2014, near Okinawa, Japan. The Air Force has used Pave Hawks in an array of search and rescue missions ranging from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, to Hurricane Katrina relief and Operation Tomodachi in Japan. Steamer is a 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer. Senior Airman Maeson L. Elleman
U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk pilot, conducts a simulated rescue exercise of a stranded pilot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provide combat search and rescue capabilities, helping Kadena maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-maj-tyler-wright-33rd-rescue-squadron-hh-60-pave-hawk-pilot-conducts-a-simulated-rescue-exercise-of-a-stranded-pilot-at-kadena-air-base-japan-aug-17-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provide-combat-search-and-rescue-capabilities-helping-kadena-maintain-a-free-and-open-indo-pacific-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-tylir-meyer-image478993967.html
RM2JR81KB–U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk pilot, conducts a simulated rescue exercise of a stranded pilot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provide combat search and rescue capabilities, helping Kadena maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929465.html
RMMB2XA1–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
Wearing protective hood gear, a Security Police augmentee from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, protects an H-60 helicopter during an 18th Wing exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/wearing-protective-hood-gear-a-security-police-augmentee-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-protects-an-h-60-helicopter-during-an-18th-wing-exercise-at-kadena-air-base-japan-base-kadena-air-base-state-okinawa-country-japan-jpn-image504469494.html
RM2M8MFYJ–Wearing protective hood gear, a Security Police augmentee from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, protects an H-60 helicopter during an 18th Wing exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Base: Kadena Air Base State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The Pave Hawk is capable of conducting day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments and recovering isolated personnel in austere locations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-hh-60g-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepares-to-take-off-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-the-pave-hawk-is-capable-of-conducting-day-or-night-personnel-recovery-operations-in-hostile-environments-and-recovering-isolated-personnel-in-austere-locations-image503003149.html
RM2M69NJ5–A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to take off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The Pave Hawk is capable of conducting day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments and recovering isolated personnel in austere locations.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Stengl, a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk pilot with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, completes pre-flight checks before heading to mainland Japan from Kadena Air Base, March 13, 2011. The 33rd RQS will assist in search and rescue operations following the earthquake and tsunami that struck mainland Japan the afternoon of March 11, 2011. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-capt-thomas-stengl-a-us-air-force-hh-60-pavehawk-pilot-78706113.html
RMEG1ACH–U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Stengl, a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk pilot with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, completes pre-flight checks before heading to mainland Japan from Kadena Air Base, March 13, 2011. The 33rd RQS will assist in search and rescue operations following the earthquake and tsunami that struck mainland Japan the afternoon of March 11, 2011. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, fires a door gun on an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The crew simulated firing upon hostile ships to assure the team are prepared for any situation when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-tech-sgt-matthew-mcdonough-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-missions-aviator-fires-a-door-gun-on-an-hh-60-pave-hawk-during-a-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-aug-17-2022-the-crew-simulated-firing-upon-hostile-ships-to-assure-the-team-are-prepared-for-any-situation-when-called-upon-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-tylir-meyer-image478993968.html
RM2JR81KC–U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, fires a door gun on an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The crew simulated firing upon hostile ships to assure the team are prepared for any situation when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929484.html
RMMB2XAM–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to extract members from the landing zone during medical evacuation training at Okuma Beach, Japan, March 7, 2022. The 33rd RQS used this training opportunity to validate safe and effective execution of 18th Wing emergency medical responses at Okuma Beach. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60-pave-hawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepares-to-extract-members-from-the-landing-zone-during-medical-evacuation-training-at-okuma-beach-japan-march-7-2022-the-33rd-rqs-used-this-training-opportunity-to-validate-safe-and-effective-execution-of-18th-wing-emergency-medical-responses-at-okuma-beach-image502491679.html
RM2M5ED7B–An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to extract members from the landing zone during medical evacuation training at Okuma Beach, Japan, March 7, 2022. The 33rd RQS used this training opportunity to validate safe and effective execution of 18th Wing emergency medical responses at Okuma Beach.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Usher, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator looks out the window of an HH-60 Pave Hawk flying over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-staff-sgt-cody-usher-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-missions-aviator-looks-out-the-window-of-an-hh-60-pave-hawk-flying-over-okinawa-japan-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provides-kadena-with-alternative-ways-to-refuel-rescue-and-operate-in-the-indo-pacific-region-image513205365.html
RM2MPXEK1–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Usher, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator looks out the window of an HH-60 Pave Hawk flying over Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides Kadena with alternative ways to refuel, rescue and operate in the Indo-Pacific region.
James Turnage, a maintenance flight test pilot, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Spritzer, a flying crew chief, both with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, standby to complete final pre-flight inspections before taking off from Kadena Air Base for mainland Japan, March 13, 2011. More than 100 personnel from Kadena will head north to provide medical and electrical power capabilities. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-james-turnage-a-maintenance-flight-test-pilot-and-us-air-force-staff-78706112.html
RMEG1ACG–James Turnage, a maintenance flight test pilot, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Spritzer, a flying crew chief, both with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, standby to complete final pre-flight inspections before taking off from Kadena Air Base for mainland Japan, March 13, 2011. More than 100 personnel from Kadena will head north to provide medical and electrical power capabilities. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to board an HH-60G Pave Hawk for a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-special-missions-aviator-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-prepares-to-board-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-for-a-routine-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-the-33rd-rqs-provides-a-ready-combat-search-and-rescue-platform-to-aid-in-exercises-and-real-world-operations-in-the-indo-pacific-command-area-of-responsibility-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-jessi-monte-image468077473.html
RM2J5ENGH–A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares to board an HH-60G Pave Hawk for a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Reid, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-master-sgt-joshua-reid-33rd-rescue-squadron-special-missions-aviator-is-interviewed-by-jeff-martin-defense-news-reporter-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-media-organizations-were-invited-to-tour-the-various-squadrons-that-comprise-the-18th-wing-image178929537.html
RMMB2XCH–U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joshua Reid, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, is interviewed by Jeff Martin, Defense News reporter, Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Media Organizations were invited to tour the various squadrons that comprise the 18th Wing.
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-navy-corpsmen-attending-the-jungle-warfare-training-centers-jungle-medicine-and-communications-courses-and-airmen-with-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-casualty-hoist-training-drills-with-a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-at-camp-gonsalves-okinawa-japan-feb-24-2022-service-members-gained-first-hand-experience-utilizing-the-jungle-penetrator-tool-developing-proficiency-in-safe-jungle-extraction-techniques-and-procedures-image502435202.html
RM2M5BW6A–U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures.
An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron shoots flares while conducting evasive maneuvers in a designated training area over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60-pave-hawk-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-shoots-flares-while-conducting-evasive-maneuvers-in-a-designated-training-area-over-the-pacific-ocean-nov-22-2022-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilian-personnel-image513205336.html
RM2MPXEJ0–An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron shoots flares while conducting evasive maneuvers in a designated training area over the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2022. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilian personnel.
Staff Sgt. Jacob Schaumberg, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, is hoisted up onboard an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter by Master Sgt. John Durbin, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer and squadron superintendent, during a joint field training exercise off the coast of Okinawa Sept. 1. Members from the two squadrons trained together on water survival, search and rescue, close air support, and maritime defense and interdiction. Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-staff-sgt-jacob-schaumberg-31st-rescue-squadron-pararescueman-is-hoisted-78708517.html
RMEG1DED–Staff Sgt. Jacob Schaumberg, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, is hoisted up onboard an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter by Master Sgt. John Durbin, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer and squadron superintendent, during a joint field training exercise off the coast of Okinawa Sept. 1. Members from the two squadrons trained together on water survival, search and rescue, close air support, and maritime defense and interdiction. Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace
Aircrew and ground personnel assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform pre-flight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is outfitted with a hoist capable of lifting a 600-pound load from a hover height of 200 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aircrew-and-ground-personnel-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-perform-pre-flight-checks-on-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-prior-to-a-routine-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-is-outfitted-with-a-hoist-capable-of-lifting-a-600-pound-load-from-a-hover-height-of-200-feet-us-air-force-photo-by-senior-airman-jessi-monte-image468077459.html
RM2J5ENG3–Aircrew and ground personnel assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform pre-flight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The HH-60G Pave Hawk is outfitted with a hoist capable of lifting a 600-pound load from a hover height of 200 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Monte)
Two HH-60G Pavehawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-hh-60g-pavehawks-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929473.html
RMMB2XA9–Two HH-60G Pavehawks assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-navy-corpsmen-attending-the-jungle-warfare-training-centers-jungle-medicine-and-communications-courses-and-airmen-with-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-casualty-hoist-training-drills-with-a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-at-camp-gonsalves-okinawa-japan-feb-24-2022-service-members-gained-first-hand-experience-utilizing-the-jungle-penetrator-tool-developing-proficiency-in-safe-jungle-extraction-techniques-and-procedures-image502435209.html
RM2M5BW6H–U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures.
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts equipment checks prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. Special missions aviators assist and coordinate with other flight positions to ensure the sage employment of weapons and defensive systems when necessary. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-special-missions-aviator-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-conducts-equipment-checks-prior-to-a-routine-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-special-missions-aviators-assist-and-coordinate-with-other-flight-positions-to-ensure-the-sage-employment-of-weapons-and-defensive-systems-when-necessary-image503003037.html
RM2M69NE5–A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts equipment checks prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. Special missions aviators assist and coordinate with other flight positions to ensure the sage employment of weapons and defensive systems when necessary.
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter carrying members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base for mainland Japan March 13, 2011, to assist in search and rescue operations. Along with 33rd RQS members,s more than 100 Kadena members will provide medical attention and assistance with restoring electric power in support of disaster relief after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-air-force-hh-60-pavehawk-helicopter-carrying-members-from-the-78706114.html
RMEG1ACJ–A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter carrying members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off from Kadena Air Base for mainland Japan March 13, 2011, to assist in search and rescue operations. Along with 33rd RQS members,s more than 100 Kadena members will provide medical attention and assistance with restoring electric power in support of disaster relief after the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. Staff Sgt. Lakisha A. Croley
Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk before the Turkey Shoot kicks off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd RQS to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/members-from-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-perform-preflight-checks-on-an-hh-60g-pave-hawk-before-the-turkey-shoot-kicks-off-at-kadena-air-base-japan-nov-29-2021-the-turkey-shoot-is-a-base-wide-competition-that-takes-place-once-a-year-and-allows-units-like-the-33rd-rqs-to-perform-their-duties-in-different-scenarios-us-air-force-photo-by-airman-1st-class-cesar-j-navarro-image453684698.html
RM2HA33CX–Members from the 33rd Rescue Squadron perform preflight checks on an HH-60G Pave Hawk before the Turkey Shoot kicks off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 29, 2021. The Turkey Shoot is a base-wide competition that takes place once a year and allows units like the 33rd RQS to perform their duties in different scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers above the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilians when necessary. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-hovers-above-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-33rd-rqs-maintains-readiness-for-mobilization-deployment-and-employment-of-helicopters-and-rescue-of-us-and-allied-military-members-and-civilians-when-necessary-image178929500.html
RMMB2XB8–An HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron hovers above the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members, and civilians when necessary.
U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-marines-and-navy-corpsmen-attending-the-jungle-warfare-training-centers-jungle-medicine-and-communications-courses-and-airmen-with-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-casualty-hoist-training-drills-with-a-hh-60g-pave-hawk-at-camp-gonsalves-okinawa-japan-feb-24-2022-service-members-gained-first-hand-experience-utilizing-the-jungle-penetrator-tool-developing-proficiency-in-safe-jungle-extraction-techniques-and-procedures-image502435186.html
RM2M5BW5P–U.S. Marines and Navy corpsmen attending the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s Jungle Medicine and Communications Courses, and Airmen with 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct casualty hoist training drills with a HH-60G Pave Hawk, at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 24, 2022. Service members gained first-hand experience utilizing the jungle penetrator tool, developing proficiency in safe jungle extraction techniques and procedures.
A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts equipment checks prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The 33rd RQS executes various routine training exercises to ensure they have what it takes to effectively respond when someone’s life is on the line. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-us-air-force-special-missions-aviator-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-conducts-equipment-checks-prior-to-a-routine-training-flight-at-kadena-air-base-japan-april-21-2022-the-33rd-rqs-executes-various-routine-training-exercises-to-ensure-they-have-what-it-takes-to-effectively-respond-when-someones-life-is-on-the-line-image503002992.html
RM2M69NCG–A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conducts equipment checks prior to a routine training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2022. The 33rd RQS executes various routine training exercises to ensure they have what it takes to effectively respond when someone’s life is on the line.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Schaumberg, a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, is hoisted up onboard an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter by Master Sgt. John Durbin, a 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer and squadron superintendent, during a joint field training exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2011. Members from the two squadrons trained together on water survival, search and rescue, close air support, and maritime defense and interdiction. Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-air-force-staff-sgt-jacob-schaumberg-a-31st-rescue-squadron-pararescueman-78708518.html
RMEG1DEE–U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Schaumberg, a 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, is hoisted up onboard an Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter by Master Sgt. John Durbin, a 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer and squadron superintendent, during a joint field training exercise off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 1, 2011. Members from the two squadrons trained together on water survival, search and rescue, close air support, and maritime defense and interdiction. Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace
U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct final preparations on HH-60G Pave Hawks before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. The 33rd RQS Airmen train to maintain a constant readiness to provide combat search and rescue capabilities to the U.S. and its allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/us-air-force-members-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-conduct-final-preparations-on-hh-60g-pave-hawks-before-takeoff-at-kadena-air-base-japan-sept-25-2019-the-33rd-rqs-airmen-train-to-maintain-a-constant-readiness-to-provide-combat-search-and-rescue-capabilities-to-the-us-and-its-allies-in-the-region-us-air-force-photo-by-tech-sgt-matthew-b-fredericks-image329254801.html
RM2A3JRT1–U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron conduct final preparations on HH-60G Pave Hawks before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 25, 2019. The 33rd RQS Airmen train to maintain a constant readiness to provide combat search and rescue capabilities to the U.S. and its allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
Two HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-hh-60g-pavehawk-assigned-to-the-33rd-rescue-squadron-taxis-along-the-flightline-before-a-flight-feb13-2018-at-kadena-air-base-japan-the-hh-60g-pave-hawk-which-is-capable-of-rescue-missions-in-different-environments-night-or-day-is-used-by-the-33rd-rqs-image178929480.html
RMMB2XAG–Two HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron taxis along the flightline before a flight Feb.13, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The HH-60G Pave Hawk, which is capable of rescue missions in different environments, night or day, is used by the 33rd RQS.
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