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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Nick Camino, left, and Staff Sgt. Thomas Parris, loadmasters both assigned to the 17th Operations Squadron, conduct an in-flight rigging of a heavy equipment extraction parachute during Red Flag Alaska 16-1, May 5, 2016. RFA is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed training exercises for U.S. and international forces to provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment in a simulated combat environment. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Kirk performs combat maneuvers and low-altitude flying during Red Flag Alaska 16-1, May 5, 2016. RFA is an exercise testing the capabilities of air forces from around the world in high-stakes aerial combat situations. Kirk is a pilot from Kadena Air Base, Japan assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

A simulated heavy equipment pallet drops from an MC-130J Command II over the Malamute Drop Zone, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson during Red-Flag Alaska 16-1, May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Thomas Parris, 17th Operations Squadron loadmaster, rolls a harness in preparation for an airdrop during Red Flag Alaska 16-1, May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

A loadmaster from the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, watches for traffic while reversing out of a parking spot at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, during Red Flag Alaska 16-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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RED FLAG - Alaska 16-1 has arrived

Tech. Sgt. Nick Camino, 17th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, secures a chock block before take-off during Red Flag-Alaska 16-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2016. RFA provides joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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May Batcat Spotlight

Capt. Larry Sepassi is the Batcat Spotlight for the month of May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG FM earns DOD Award

From left, Master Sgt. Michael Duchesne, Staff Sgt. Inna Lvova, Capt. Vanessa Gomez and Master Sgt. Jason Post, all members of the 2015 353rd Special Operations Group Financial Management flight from Kadena Air Base, Japan, who were recently named the Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller 2015 Financial Management Award recipients for contribution in budget formulation and execution below major command level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Tech. Sgt. Brett Bollinger and Tech. Sgt. Michael Gillette, both loadmasters at the 1st Special Operations Squadron drop a wreath from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2016 in memory of those who died in the crash of Stray 59. The flight honors those who were lost 35 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign STRAY 59, crashed during an exercise killing eight crew members and 15 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs)

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1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

A pararescueman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron pays his respects to the crew and passengers of Stray 59 from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2016. The Stray 59 memorial flight is conducted annually to honor those who were lost 35 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign STRAY 59, crashed during an exercise killing eight crew members and 15 passengers. Two of the passengers were combat controllers from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer, 353rd Special Operations Group)

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1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Tech. Sgt. Brett Bollinger and Tech. Sgt. Michael Gillette, both loadmasters at the 1st Special Operations Squadron prepare to drop a wreath from an MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2016 in memory of those who died in the crash of Stray 59. The flight honors those who were lost 35 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign STRAY 59, crashed during an exercise killing eight crew members and 15 passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer, 353rd SOG PA/Released)

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1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

Members of the 1st Special Operations Squadron pose with a wreath that will be dropped from a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft to memorialize Stray 59 on Feb. 26, 2016. Stray 59 was a 1st SOS U.S. Air Force MC-130E Combat Talon I special operations aircraft that went down in 1981 over Subic Bay, Philippines, during a training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer, 353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs)

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1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

Capt. Scott Welshinger, 1st Special Operations Squadron, speaks about the purpose of the Stray 59 memorial flight before leaving Kadena Air Base, Japan on Feb. 26, 2016. Stray 59 was a 1st SOS MC-130E Combat Talon I special operations aircraft that went down in 1981 over Subic Bay, Philippines, during a training mission. The memorial flight to the Philippines has been flown by the 1st SOS every year since the crash 35 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kristine Dreyer, 353rd SOG PA/Released)

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353rd SOG wraps up Cobra Gold 16

U.S. Air Force Col. William Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, coins Royal Thai Air Force General Group Capt. Tanaset Thamamnuaykij, 23rd Wing Air Combatant Command commander, at a dinner after exercise Cobra Gold, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2016. Giving someone a challenge coin is a way of showing respect and was given as a token of appreciation after working together for two weeks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG wraps up Cobra Gold 16

Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Tanaset Thamamnuaykij, 23rd Wing Air Combatant Command commander, talks with U.S. Air Force Col. William Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, about exercise Cobra Gold and plans for future exercises, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2016. Cobra Gold is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored exercise that represents the longstanding friendship between the Thai and American peoples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG wraps up Cobra Gold 16

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Omar Lopez, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron radio frequency technician, breaks down equipment at the end of exercise Cobra Gold, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2016. Thailand and the United States are committed to working together in support of peace and security in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG wraps up Cobra Gold 16

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon LaFayette, 353rs Special Operations Support Squadron weather technician, works alongside members of the Royal Thai Air Force 231st Squadron weather team during exercise Cobra Gold, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 17, 2014. They met together to discuss the different techniques they use to determine the weather in this area of responsibility as well and build rapport for future exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG volunteers at local schools for Cobra Gold 16

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group play a game called Tak Tak with students from Nong-no Wittayakan school during exercise Cobra Gold 16, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 16, 2016. Cobra gold 16 included an increased focus on Humanitarian Civic Action, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG volunteers at local schools for Cobra Gold 16

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group play a game called Tak Tak with students from Nong-no Wittayakan school during exercise Cobra Gold 16, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 16, 2016. Humanitarian Civic Action programs conducted during CG16 demonstrate a mutual commitment to support security and humanitarian interests of friends and partner nations. The programs will improve the quality of life, as well as the general health and welfare of civilian residents in the exercise areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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353rd SOG volunteers at local schools for Cobra Gold 16

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group play futsal with students from Nong-no Wittayakan school during exercise Cobra Gold 16, Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 16, 2016. Cobra gold 16 included an increased focus on Humanitarian Civic Action, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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