U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joel Carey, 5th Air Force commander, greets U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Caleb Partain, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, before boarding an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2026. The engagement highlighted the 18th Wing’s ability to deliver rapid combat search and rescue capability and sustain operations across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.30.2026 00:25 |
| Photo ID: | 9649485 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-F-NW722-1190 |
| Resolution: | 3487x2320 |
| Size: | 1.82 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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