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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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1st SOS perform Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Staff Sgt. Brian McCann and Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Pippens, 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, 2015 in memory of those who died in the crash of Stray 59. The flight honors those who were lost 34 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 Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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1st SOS perform Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Tech. Sgts Christopher Lugo, Theodore Fioto and Master Sgt. Mark Bunnell, all from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron along with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Peters, 353rd Special Operations Group, pay respects to the crew and passengers of Stray 59 from a MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2015. The flight is conducted annual to honor those who were lost 34 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 Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG honors 2015 annual award winners

353rd SOG Civilian of the Year, Category II Jamie Duncan, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron

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353rd SOG honors 2015 annual award winners

353rd SOG and Partner Unit Category I Civilian of the Year Camila Eckert, 320th Special Tactics Squadron

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353rd SOG honors 2015 annual award winners

353rd SOG Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Condie, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron

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353rd SOG honors 2015 annual award winners

353rd SOG and Partner Unit First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Walter Booker, 1st Special Operations Squadron

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Ronald Osteen, a contractor from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron works with a member from the Royal Thai Air Force to set up soccer goals at a school in Nam Phong, Thailand, Feb. 17, 2015. During the visit, the group from 320th STS donated sports equipment and spent the morning playing soccer and visiting with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

A student from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, performs a traditional Thai dance during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

A group of Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and children from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, prepare to race during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Johnson, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, plays soccer with children from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, during a visit Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 to donate sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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