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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Walkup, 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator, conducts preflight checks on an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a helicopterW tour over Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2026. As weapon system operators the SMAs act as an extra set of tactical eyes and ears for the pilots to aid in the recovery of personnel under hostile conditions, including combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.11.2026 01:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9674843 |
| VIRIN: | 260429-F-BX586-1136 |
| Resolution: | 5333x3548 |
| Size: | 3.72 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 1 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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PACAF commander visit highlights Kadena’s Indo-Pacific role
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