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5th Air Force

33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Tyler Wright, 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pave Hawk pilot, conducts a simulated rescue exercise of a stranded pilot at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provide combat search and rescue capabilities, helping Kadena maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, fires a door gun on an HH-60 Pave Hawk during a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The crew simulated firing upon hostile ships to assure the team are prepared for any situation when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, releases the rope ladder from an HH-60 Pave Hawk at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS conducts training on low-level flying, hoisting, water rescue, entering hostile environments, and more to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew McDonough, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, loads munitions into an ammunition box at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS provides pivotal combat search and rescue capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron inspects a weapons system on an HH-60 Pave Hawk is inspected prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Seth Retemeyer, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, preps a rescue basket prior to a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. Aviators verify all equipment is ready and suitable for rescue operations, ensuring mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

An HH-60 Pave Hawk lands in a clearing during a training rescue exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 17, 2022. The 33rd RQS train, plan and execute to ensure they are prepared to execute rescue operations when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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33rd RQS Airmen to the rescue in CSAR training

Published Aug. 22, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --