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  • 353rd SOG and RNZAF increase partnership capacity

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group increased military cooperation with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the fourth iteration of Exercise Teak Net, which took place April 15-18, 2017 at RNZAF Base Auckland and April 18-28, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand.“The

  • Returning with honor

    A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot performs survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) training following a simulated aircraft crash landing, March 30, 2017. Aircrew from the 1st SOS and 17th SOS received a refresher training on SERE procedures during exercise Foal Eagle’s

  • Airborne ops during ROK exercise

    U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando IIs assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron drop jumpers from the Republic of Korea Special Warfare Command during combined airborne operation, March 31, 2017 at Kunsan Air Base, ROK. Foal Eagle 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing

  • Refueling in forward deployed locations

    U.S. Air Force forward area refueling point (FARP) technicians assigned to the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron and loadmasters assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron perform FARP operations with a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, April

  • Bringing specialized aviation to the ROK

    A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron evaluator pilot points out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during joint and combined military free fall operations, March 25, 2017 over the Republic of Korea peninsula. Throughout Foal Eagle 2017, the 1st SOS and 17th SOS provided

  • Bridging gaps in communication

    A Republic of Korea 255th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer explains the radio capabilities available on a ROK Air Force C-130 to U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron during an communications exchange, March 29, 2017 at Daegu Air Base, ROK. Foal

  • Pacific commandos support Foal Eagle 2017

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with joint and combined partners during the large-scale Foal Eagle 2017 (FE17) exercise, which took place March 23 through April 10, 2017 at various locations throughout the Republic of Korea (ROK).“The dedication to the longstanding partnership

  • 353rd SOMXS demonstrates capabilities with Thai partners

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron worked side-by-side with Royal Thai Air Force 601st Squadron Maintenance Team during the Teak Torch 2017 subject-matter expert exchange, March 2-17, 2017 at Don Mueang Air Base, Thailand.“Our maintainers have been doing amazing stuff with

  • Formation flight with Royal Thai Air Force

    A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron flies visual formation with a Royal Thai Air Force C-130 assigned to the 601st Squadron, March 14, 2017 at Don Mueang Air Base, Thailand. A few first-ever engagements occurred during Teak Torch 2017 to include 353rd