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    Night operations sustain rescue readiness at Kadena [Image 8 of 12]

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    Night operations sustain rescue readiness at Kadena

    KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    05.05.2026

    Photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez 

    18th Wing

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Labrosciano, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, taxis in an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd RQS before a night training sortie at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2026. SMAs are the primary weapon systems operators, flight engineers and the primary hoist operators for the aircraft. These roles help them to complete their duties of conducting combat search and rescue in any environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melany Bermudez)

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    Date Taken: 05.05.2026
    Date Posted: 05.15.2026 03:53
    Photo ID: 9685819
    VIRIN: 260506-F-BX586-1405
    Resolution: 5531x3680
    Size: 6.15 MB
    Location: KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP

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