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1st SOS, 353rd SOMXS work together to execute formation flight

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes off from the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline May 14, 2015. The 1st Special Operations Squadron operates the MC-130H providing infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. The 1st Special Operations Squadron is one of five squadrons that make up the 353rd Special Operations Group. As the only Air Force special operations group in the Pacific, they are the focal point for Air Force special operations activities throughout the United States Pacific Command Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler Woodward)

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1st SOS, 353rd SOMXS work together to execute formation flight

Two U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon IIs from the 1st Special Operations Squadron taxi in line on the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline May 14, 2015. The 1st Special Operations Squadron operates the MC-130H providing infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces and equipment in hostile or denied territory. By conducting formation flight, aircrews and maintainers test and validate their ability to efficiently generate aircraft and to quickly infiltrate and exfiltrate large numbers of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler Woodward)

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1st SOS, 353rd SOMXS work together to execute formation flight

Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Squadron and the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron watch as the MC-130H Combat Talon II engine starts before a formation flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2015. The 1st SOS and the 353rd SOMXS are part of the 353rd Special Operations Group. As the only Air Force special operations group in the Pacific, they are the focal point for Air Force special operations activities throughout the United States Pacific Command Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler Woodward)

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1st SOS, 353rd SOMXS work together to execute formation flight

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eugene Alvarado, an Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice from the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron pushes a power cart on the Kadena Air Base, Japan, flightline before an MC-130H Combat Talon II formation flight May 14, 2015. By conducting formation flight, aircrews and maintainers test and validate their ability to efficiently generate aircraft and to quickly infiltrate and exfiltrate large numbers of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tyler Woodward)

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353rd Special Operations Support Squadron welcomes new leadership

Lt. Col. Brent Nestor, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. John Trube, 353rd Special Operation Group deputy commander, during a Change of Command ceremony held May 21, 2015 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOSS executes operations, planning, intelligence, and communications support functions for the 353rd SOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd Special Operations Support Squadron welcomes new leadership

Lt. Col. Brent Nestor, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron incoming commander, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. John Trube, 353rd Special Operation Group deputy commander, during a Change of Command ceremony held May 21, 2015 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOSS executes operations, planning, intelligence, and communications support functions for the 353rd SOG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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320th STS Combat Controller named 2014 AFSOC Outstanding Airman of the Year

From left, Col. William Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, Staff Sgt. Travis Jordan and his wife, Christina, and Chief Master Sgt. Gilbert Edwards, 353rd SOG command chief, pose for a picture during a banquet honoring the Air Force Special Operations Command's 2014 Outstanding Airmen and Civilians of theYear held May 14 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Jordan, a combat controller, assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, was recognized as AFSOC’s Airman of the Year and will compete in the airman category for the 2015 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. (Courtesy Photo)

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320th STS Combat Controller named 2014 AFSOC Outstanding Airman of the Year

Staff Sgt. Travis Jordan pose for a picture with his wife, Christina, during a banquet honoring the Air Force Special Operations Command's 2014 Outstanding Airmen and civilians of the year held May 14 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Jordan, a combat controller, assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, was recognized as AFSOC’s Airman of the Year and will compete in the airman category for the 2015 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. (Courtesy Photo)

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Air Force Special Operations Command's 2014 Outstanding Airmen and civilians of the year were honored at the yearly awards banquet held May 14 to celebrate their accomplishments and 25 years of AFSOC history. Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold (left), AFSOC commander and CMSgt. Matt Caruso (right), command chief, presented awards to this year's honorees -- Staff Sgt. Travis Jordan, Airman of Year; Tech. Sgt. William Phelps, noncommissioned officer of year; Master Sgt. Daniel Wey, senior noncommissioned officer of year; Master Sgt. Marvin Jimerson, first sergeant of year; Capt. Samantha Ekwall, company grade officer of year; Staff Sgt. Danielle Szymczyk, individual reservist of year (enlisted); Capt. Stefanie Purdie, individual reservist of year (officer); Samuel Krahn, civilian of year category I; Daniel Wilcoxen, civilian of year category II; Jorge Talamantes, civilian of year category III.

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353rd SOG welcomes new commander

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group render their first salute to their new commander, Col. William C. Freeman during an assumption of command ceremony May 8, 2016 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd SOG is the Air Force’s only special operations unit in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG welcomes new commander

Col. William C. Freeman, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, addressed the group, during an Assumption of Command ceremony held May 8, 2015 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the only Air Force Special Operations unit in PACOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG welcomes new commander

Members from the base honor guard prepare to present the colors during the 353rd Special Operations Group Assumption of Command ceremony May 8, 2015 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the ceremony, Col. William C. Freeman assumed command of the 353rd SOG, AFSOC’s only Special Operations Group operating in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG welcomes new commander

Col. William C. Freeman accepts the guidon from Maj. Gen. Morris E. Haase, Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, during an Assumption of Command ceremony held May 8, 2015 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group is the only Air Force Special Operations unit in the Department of Defense’s largest area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

An MC-130P Combat Shadow awaits its final checks on Kadena Air Base, Japan, before departing for the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire after nearly 50 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)

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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

One of the last two MC-130Ps in the Pacific takes off from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and begins its journey to retirement at the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. From providing helicopter air-to-air refueling to conducting long-range support of Special Operations Forces, the MC-130P Combat Shadow has provided a critical service to the U.S. military for nearly 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)

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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

The MC-130P Combat Shadow team responsible for getting plane 0225 to its final resting place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. poses for a group photo on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2015. The Pacific-based Combat Shadows alone have supported more than a dozen named operations. From combat missions in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations across Asia, the Combat Shadow left its mark in special operations history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)

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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Litz, 17th Special Operations Squadron assistant operations officer, performs pre-flight checks on a MC-130P on Kadena Air Base, Japan, before it takes off for the aircraft boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2015. The MC-130P Combat Shadows built with 1960s technology are being replaced by the new MC-130J Commando II with cutting edge technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen G. Eigel)

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MC-130Js visit Kunsan

Two MC-130J Commando II’s prepare to leave Kunsan Air Base during Exercise Gryphon Knife March, 2, 2015. During Gryphon Knife, Airmen stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, came to the ROK to support the objectives and learn the mission of Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Divine Cox)

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MC-130Js visit Kunsan

A loadmaster from the 17th Special Operation Squadron loads cargo onto a MC-130J Commando II at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March, 2, 2015. During Exercise Gryphon Knife, Airmen stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, came to the ROK to support the objectives and learn the mission of Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Divine Cox/Released)

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MC-130Js visit Kunsan

Two MC-130J Commando II’s prepare to leave Kunsan Air Base during Exercise Gryphon Knife March, 2, 2015. During Gryphon Knife, Airmen stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, came to the ROK to support the objectives and learn the mission of Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Divine Cox)

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