U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisiso, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Sean Massey, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron commander, participate in the casing of the 33rd RGS guidon during the squadron’s deactivation ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2026. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s legacy and achievements, including the successful integration of 10 HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and support of multiple Immediate Response Force deployments, while formally marking the unit’s transition into the 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit under the 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)
| Date Taken: | 06.13.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.29.2026 02:43 |
| Photo ID: | 9771992 |
| VIRIN: | 260615-F-NW722-1307 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 2.8 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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