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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull an MC-130J Commando II 150 meters across the parking apron during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Airmen were presented with multiple tasks throughout the seven mile route, including a humvee push, litter carries and fast rope insertions, all while wearing a full ensemble of body armor, weapons and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull an MC-130J Commando II 150 meters across the parking apron during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Airmen were presented with multiple tasks throughout the seven mile route, including a humvee push, litter carries and fast rope insertions, all while wearing a full ensemble of body armor, weapons and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron conduct a buddy carry during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The Airmen were presented with multiple tasks throughout the seven mile route, including a humvee push, litter carries and fast rope insertions, all while wearing a full ensemble of body armor, weapons and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull an MC-130J Commando II 150 meters across the parking apron during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. These training events, consisting of various physically and mentally demanding tasks, are routinely conducted among special tactics units to ensure operational readiness and enhance resiliency among the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron transport simulated patients during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The event showcased the fitness and resiliency that special tactics Airmen must maintain to be ready to effectively support Special Operations Forces missions across the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron prepare simulated patients for transport during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The event consisted of various tasks designed to strengthen and maintain the standards necessary to execute mission sets on behalf of Special Operations Command Pacific and Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull a humvee during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The event showcased the fitness and resiliency that special tactics Airmen must maintain to be ready to effectively support Special Operations Forces missions across the Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron push a humvee during a Monster Mash challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. These training events, consisting of various physically and mentally demanding tasks, are routinely conducted among special tactics units to ensure operational readiness and enhance resiliency among the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron perform fast rope insertions during a Monster Mash challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. These training events, consisting of various physically and mentally demanding tasks, are routinely conducted among special tactics units to ensure operational readiness and enhance resiliency among the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron perform a set of memorial push-ups during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. The push-ups were conducted multiple times throughout the challenge to honor fellow special tactics teammates who lost their lives during the month of May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

U.S. Air Force special tactics Airmen with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pull an MC-130J Commando II 150 meters across the parking apron during Monster Mash, an operational readiness and resilience training, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2023. These training events, consisting of various physically and mentally demanding tasks, are routinely conducted among special tactics units to ensure operational readiness and enhance resiliency among the operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)

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320th STS monster mash enhances readiness and resilience

Published May 23, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --