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5th Air Force

33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares 0.50 caliber ammunition for a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac) (Photo has been edited for security purposes)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is parked at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fires a GAU-18 machine gun during a training flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 17, 2023. Regular training flights allow SMAs to hone mission-essential skills in preparation for real-world contingencies in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron fires a GAU-18 machine gun during a training flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 17, 2023. Regular training flights allow SMAs to hone mission-essential skills in preparation for real-world contingencies in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron completes a post-flight checklist after a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. Regular training flights allow SMAs to hone mission-essential skills in preparation for real-world contingencies in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

Airman 1st Class Julia Donnell, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, checks fuel gauges during the hot pit refueling of an HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is refueled after a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

An HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron is parked at a landing zone near Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2023. The 33rd RQS maintains readiness for mobilization, deployment and employment of helicopters and rescue of U.S. and allied military members and civilian personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac) (Photo has been edited for security purposes)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron poses for a photo during a training flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 17, 2023. Regular training flights allow SMAs to hone mission-essential skills in preparation for real-world contingencies in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares 0.50 caliber ammunition for a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac) (Photo has been edited for security purposes)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares for a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares his helmet before a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)

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33rd RQS: Leading with Lethality

Published Jan. 23, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A U.S. Air Force special missions aviator assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron prepares 0.50 caliber ammunition for a training flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2023. The 33rd RQS provides a ready combat search and rescue platform to aid in exercises and real-world operations in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac) (Photo has been edited for security purposes)