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  • Spec Ops Airmen deploy additional humanitarian support

    An additional 15 Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group departed here March 14 with support equipment and relief supplies on a MC-130H Combat Talon II to support humanitarian relief operations being staged out of Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Airmen are highly-trained medical, communication

  • Pacific Air Commandos deploy to support relief operations

    Approximately 100 Airmen and three MC-130Ps from the 353rd Special Operations Group deployed to Yokota Air Base March 12 to support humanitarian relief operations after an earthquake measuring 8.9 in magnitude hit the Pacific Ocean off the coast of northeastern Japan March 11. The members of several

  • Squadron marks 30 years of honoring fallen comrades

    Members of the 1st Special Operations Squadron marked their thirtieth consecutive year of honoring fallen brethren of STRAY 59 as the two loadmasters released a ceremonial wreath from the ramp a MC-130H Combat Talon II here Feb. 26.Eight of nine crew members and 15 special operators that were

  • SOG Airmen provide mobile gas station

    Members of the 1st Special Operations Squadron and the 353rd Special Operations Group Forward Area Refueling Point Team refueled a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter at a forward area refueling point here Jan. 20 as part of Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise.

  • SOG security forces hone FAST capabilities

    Security Forces from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron tested their ability to provide fly-away security for a MC-130P Combat Shadow and medical personnel at an airfield in "hostile" territory here Jan. 19 as part of Beverly High 11-02, a local operational readiness exercise. The

  • Memorial service set for Kadena Airman

    A memorial service in honor of 2nd Lt. Stephen Smith is scheduled for 3 p.m. April 15 at Chapel Three here."Our group is heavyhearted over the tragic loss of our fellow Air Commando, Lt "Smitty" Smith of our maintenance squadron," said Col. Robert Toth, 353rd Special Operations Group commander.

  • SOG supports US, ROK friendship drop

    Aircrews from the 17th Special Operations Squadron supported combined airdrops between the U.S. and Republic of Korea armies here April 2. More than 70 U.S. and ROK Army soldiers jumped from two MC-130P Combat Shadows as part of a friendship jump between the two armies.

  • Air commandos hone skills during mass casualty scenario

    Pararescuemen and combat controllers from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron participated in a mass casualty exercise here March 27 during an operational readiness exercise. The Air Commandos responded to a simulated helicopter crash with 20 casualties. After stabilizing the wounded members, the

  • STS Airmen conduct CSAR training

    Pararescuemen and a combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron participated in a combat search and rescue exercise here March 26 during an operational readiness exercise. The five pararescuemen located and treated two simulated injured aircrew members that ejected from their aircraft

  • Air Commandos train for readiness exercise

    Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group underwent final training and education classes here March 19 in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise. The exercise affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and