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Jackals fuel the fight during FE 09

OVER THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron releases a hose and drogue refueling pod to refuel a U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during a training mission here March 30 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 17th SOS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Jackals fuel the fight during FE 09

OVER THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- A U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) lines up to refuel from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130P Combat Shadow during a training mission here March 30 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 17th SOS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Jackals fuel the fight during FE 09

OVER THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- A U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) connects to a drogue refueling pod from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130P Combat Shadow during a refueling training mission here March 30 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 17th SOS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Jackals fuel the fight during FE 09

OVER THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron releases its hoses and drogue refueling pods to refuel a U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during a training mission here March 30 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 17th SOS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Jackals fuel the fight during FE 09

OVER THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron releases its hoses and drogue refueling pods to refuel a U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during a training mission here March 30 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 17th SOS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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STS members conduct ops with Army helo unit

NEAR CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -- Crew members throw a rope ladder out the back of a U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) to retrieve members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron from the water during an infiltration/exfiltration training mission here March 20 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 320th STS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by James D'Angina)

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STS members conduct ops with Army helo unit

NEAR CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump into the water from the back of a U.S. Army MH-47 helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) during an infiltration/exfiltration training mission here March 20 during Foal Eagle 2009. Foal Eagle is an annual combined training exercise for U.S. and Republic of Korea forces to evaluate and improve their ability to coordinate procedures, plans and systems necessary to defend the ROK. The 320th STS is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the 160th SOAR is deployed from Fort Lewis, Wash. (U.S. Air Force photo by James D'Angina)

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SOG Airmen 'jump' for training

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. James Kosnosky, a 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, completes load plan paperwork before a high altitude, low opening jump here March 19. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG Airmen 'jump' for training

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A jumpmaster from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron give preparatory signals to other unit members before a high altitude, low opening jump from the back of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II here March 19. The jump training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG Airmen 'jump' for training

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron freefall after jumping from the back of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II here March 19. The high altitude, low opening jump training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG Airmen 'jump' for training

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. James Kosnosky signals Staff Sgt. Taylor English that he has verified parachute openings of three members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron that just jumped from the back of a MC-130H Combat Talon II here March 19. Sergeants Kosnosky and English are 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG Airmen 'jump' for training

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from the back of a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II here March 19. The high altitude, low opening jump training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG medics hone skills in Korea

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Senior Airman Kevin Doan, a security forces member from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron, screams in agony to kick off a medical training exercise here March 18. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG medics hone skills in Korea

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Master Sgt. Trevor Correia, from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Medical Flight, checks a card to get a patient?s injuries during a medical training exercise here March 18. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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SOG medics hone skills in Korea

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tech. Sgt. Sixto Vargas, from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Medical Flight, fills out a patient transfer card during medical training exercise here March 18. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Pacific Air Commandos prepare for exercise

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Michael Berish, a security forces member with the 353rd Operations Support Squadron, moves a concrete barrier here March 12 in preparation for the 353rd Special Operations Group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Pacific Air Commandos prepare for exercise

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group move sandbags to a pallet here March 14. The sandbags will be used for various purposes during the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Pacific Air Commandos prepare for exercise

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Staff Sgt. Roderic Jackson (left) and Senior Airman Steven Yount, both from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight, put up a TMQ-53 Tactical Weather Observation System here March 14. The system reads key weather indicators used to provide accurate forecasts that will be used during the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Pacific Air Commandos prepare for exercise

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tech. Sgt. Jose Llanes (on stretcher), from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Medical Flight, instructs members of the 353rd Special Operations Group on how to properly secure a patient to a stretcher during training here March 16. The training is in preparation for the group's annual operational readiness exercise which affords unit members an opportunity to practice wartime skills necessary for their ability to survive and operate. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the focal point for all U.S. Air Force special operations activities throughout the U.S. Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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Airmen continue to improve dormitory

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Donald Grant, 353rd Maintenance Squadron, trims the hedges in front of dormitory 758 here Feb. 28. The dorm residents', who are predominately 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Medical Group Airmen, won the base's last Dorm of the Quarter Award and the $2,000 that goes along with it. Before winning the competition, the residents were busy with several improvement projects that included the day rooms on the first three floors, and are in the process of renovating the fourth floor dayroom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)

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