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Shadow in the sky

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A MC-130P Combat Shadow assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron takes off here Jan. 11. The primary mission of the MC-130P is to aerial refuel special operations helicopters. It is also capable of day and night low-level delivery of troops and equipment via airdrop or airland operations. Aircrews are specially trained in night, low-level flying using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by James D'Angina)
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Air Commandos hold inaugural Sports Week

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron hoist the championship trophy over their heads and cheer after winning the inagural 353rd Special Operations Group Sports Week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Sports week pitted the units assigned to the group against each other in 10 sporting events ranging from basketball to a modified relay race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Air Commandos hold inaugural Sports Week

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron struggle to win the tug-of-war competition during the inagural 353rd Special Operations Group Sports Week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Sports week pitted the units assigned to the group against each other in 10 sporting events ranging from basketball to a modified relay race. The 320th STS won the tug-of-war competition and the overall championship during the sports week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Air Commandos hold inaugural Sports Week

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Jed Bilibei, from the 17th Special Operations Squadron team, catches a pass against the 320th Special Tactics Squadron during the ultimate football championship game Dec. 3 which was part of the inaugural 353rd Special Operations Group Sports Week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Sports week pitted the units assigned to the group against each other in 10 sporting events ranging from basketball to a modified relay race. The 17th SOS won the ultimate football championship during sports week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Air Commandos hold inaugural Sports Week

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Nick Johnson, from the 353rd Maintenance Squadron team, runs past the 353rd Operations Support Squadron?s Sophia Walters during a soccer match Nov. 30 as part of the inaugural 353rd Special Operations Group Sports Week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Sports week pitted the units assigned to the group against each other in 10 sporting events ranging from basketball to a modified relay race. The 353rd MXS team won the soccer match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Air Commandos hold inaugural Sports Week

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Ryan Teets, from the Group Staff/Det. 3 team, blocks the 320th Special Tactics Squadron?s Cameron Hystad as he attempts a layup during a basketball game Nov. 30 as part of the inagural 353rd Special Operations Group Sports Week Nov. 30 - Dec. 4. Sports week pitted the units assigned to the group against each other in 10 sporting events ranging from basketball to a modified relay race. The Group Staff/Det. 3 team won the basketball championship during the sports week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- Forward area refueling point specialists and loadmasters from the 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to transfer fuel from a 1st Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II to CH-46 Sea Knight assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron lands here to conduct forward area refueling point training with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, the aviation combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit here Aug. 8, 2008. FARP specialists and loadmasters utilize a forward area manifold cart to transfer fuel from one aircraft to another in hostile and austere environments. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron airdrops a container delivery system during training here Aug. 8, 2008. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

MACTAN AIR BASE, Philippines -- A maintainer marshalls a MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron after it lands here for a training exercise in the Philippines Feb. 9, 2007. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific region to enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines -- A maintainer walks to preflight a MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron during a training exercise in the Philippines Jan. 31, 2007. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

IE SHIMA, Japan -- A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron airdrops a container delivery system during training here in Jan. 29, 2007. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)
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MC-130H Combat Talon II

A MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron flies a training mission during an exercise in Bangladesh June 9, 2006. The 353rd Special Operations Group routinely trains with nations in the Pacific enhance military training and capabilities between the nations. The MC-130H Combat Talon II provides infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. (Courtesy photo)
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Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

PADANG, Indonesia -- A combat controller assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group, points out damaged aviation navigation aids during a meeting at Tabing Air Field Oct. 7. Indonesian and U.S. airmen met to discuss the restoration of aviation navigation aids to facilitate flight operations supporting humanitarian relief efforts in Padang. More than 65 members of the group provided their unique expertise in key areas to multiple organizations supporting relief efforts across the affected area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson)
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Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

PADANG, Indonesia --Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group load humanitarian supplies onto a MC-130P Combat Shadow at Tabing Air Field Oct. 13. More than 65 members of the group provided their unique expertise in key areas to multiple organizations supporting relief efforts across the affected area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

PADANG, Indonesia -- Tech. Sgt. Mike Militch a MC-130P Combat Shadow loadmaster from the 17th Special Operations Squadron performs a visual scan for precautionary measures while in route to receive humanitarian aid supplies from Tabing Air Field Oct. 13. More than 65 members of the group provided their unique expertise in key areas to multiple organizations supporting relief efforts across the affected area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

PADANG, Indonesia --Airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force unload humanitarian aid supplies off of a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron at the Banda Udara International Airport Oct. 13. More than 65 members of the group provided their unique expertise in key areas to multiple organizations supporting relief efforts across the affected area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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Air Commandos take advantage of relief efforts to further partnerships

PADANG, Indonesia -- Aircrew flying a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 17th Special Operations Squadron prepare for landing as they deliver humanitarian aid supplies Oct. 13. More than 65 members of the group provided their unique expertise in key areas to multiple organizations supporting relief efforts across the affected area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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