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    U.S. and JASDF rescue squadrons participate Keen Sword 17 [Image 10 of 21]

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    A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopter is hovering low over a military airfield, likely preparing to land or just taking off. The aircraft is marked 'USAF RESCUE' with tail number 2628 and the designation '22'. In the background, large military transport aircraft (likely KC-135s) are visible on the tarmac alongside hangars and an urban area beyond the base perimeter.

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    11.07.2016

    Photo by Airman 1st Class Corey Pettis 

    18th Wing

    An HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron takes off during Exercise Keen Sword 17 Nov. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Significant training activities during Keen Sword 17 include air and sea operations, integrated air and missile defense and ballistic missile defense in order to keep pace with the growing ballistic missile threat in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Corey M. Pettis)

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    Date Taken: 11.07.2016
    Date Posted: 11.14.2016 21:28
    Photo ID: 2987182
    VIRIN: 161108-F-ED489-073
    Resolution: 4190x2797
    Size: 6.72 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP
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    Downloads: 27

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