A rescue in the dark Published Sept. 12, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Edward W. Yankus 18th Wing Public Affairs KADENA AIR BASE, Japan. -- A U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, treat a simulated wounded pilot during water operations rescue training off the shore of Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 22, 2023. The training tested maritime search and rescue capabilities as well as familiarity with combat rubber raiding craft for the pararescuemen.