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320th STS PJ remembered at memorial service

Members from Tech. Sgt. Barton’s team stand during roll call held during a memorial service held for Barton Nov. 25, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Barton, a 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, died Oct. 30 from injuries sustained after a rappelling incident during a joint exercise training event near Kathmandu, Nepal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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320th STS PJ remembered at memorial service

The firing party stands and salutes after conducting a three volley salute while a bugler plays Taps during a memorial service held for Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton Nov. 25, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Barton, a 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, died Oct. 30 from injuries sustained after a rappelling incident during a joint exercise training event near Kathmandu, Nepal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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320th STS PJ remembered at memorial service

Members from Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton’s team pay their respects at a memorial ceremony held Nov. 25, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Barton, a 320th Special Tactics Squadron pararescueman, died Oct. 30 from injuries sustained after a rappelling incident during a joint exercise training event near Kathmandu, Nepal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG conducts 5k fun run to raise awareness of KSO

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. James Clark, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, crosses the finish line of the KSO 5k fun run in first place with 18 minutes, 10 seconds on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The 5k fun run is an annual event in tended to raise awareness of the Kadena Special Olympics. This year marks the 15th annual KSO, scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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353rd Special Operations Group conducted a 5k fun run to support the Kadena Special Olympics

The 353rd Special Operations Group conducted a 5k fun run to support the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The first two female runners to cross the finish line of the KSO 5k fun run were: U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Allison Paddock, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, in first place with 21 minutes, 45 seconds; and Airman 1st Class Stephanie Lopez, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron network systems operator, in second place with 22:25. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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353rd SOG conducts 5k fun run to raise awareness of KSO

The 353rd Special Operations Group conducts a 5k fun run to support of the Kadena Special Olympics on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2014. The 5k fun run is an annual event intended to raise awareness of the Kadena Special Olympics. This year marks the 15th annual KSO, scheduled for Nov. 8. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

An MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft lands on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16,2014. The aircraft flew in a four-ship formation to mark its retirement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen G. Eigel)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft taxi on the runway of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The aircraft flew in a four-ship formation to mark the retirement of the MC-130P. The first of the aircraft will retire next week, and this is the last time a four-ship Combat Shadow formation will fly at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Stephen G. Eigel)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Loadmasters from the 17th Special Operations Squadron monitor an MC-130P Combat Shadow during taxi into a parking spot in sequence with three other MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft on the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The MC-130P Combat Shadow crew consists of two pilots, two navigators, a flight engineer, a communications systems operator and two loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Two MC-130P Combat Shadows assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron fly off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The MC-130P conducts single or multi-ship infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft from the 17th Special Operations Squadron conduct a 4-ship formation off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014. The MC-130P conducts single or multi-ship infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces. Retiring and being replaced by the MC-130J Commando II, the flight marked the last time the Combat Shadow will conduct a four-ship formation at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Members from 17th Special Operations Squadron fly an MC-130P Combat Shadow around the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 16, 2014 during a four-ship formation. All Pacific-based MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft will be retired over the next year and replaced with the MC-130J Commando II. The flight marked the last time the Combat Shadows will conduct a four-ship formation at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

Four MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft perform an overhead break maneuver Oct. 16, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan during a formation flight. The 17th Special Operations Squadron used the formation flight to pay tribute to the Combat Shadow as it begins retirement. The unit will transition to the MC-130J Commando II over the next year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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17th SOS pays tribute to MC-130P retirement

A MC-130P Combat Shadow crew and maintainers prepare to start engines before conducting a 4-ship formation flight Oct. 16, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The formation flight marks the beginning of the retirement for the Combat Shadow in the Pacific, as the unit transitions to the MC-130J Commando II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd Special Operations Group hosts Spouses Day

Two spouses from the 1st Special Operations Squadron scale the climbing wall at the 320th Special Tactics Squadron Oct. 3, 2014 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 353rd Special Operations Group hosted Spouses Day which gave spouse an opportunity tour the aircraft along with participating in the squadrons’ hands-on exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Not Forgotten

Staff Sgt. Christopher Wilson, a pararescueman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, prepares to present the POW/MIA flag during the POW/MIA recognition breakfast held Sept. 19, 2014 at the NCO Rocker Club. The breakfast hosted by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1553 paid tribute to former prisoners of war and those missing in action. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held annually on the third Thursday in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Not Forgotten

Members from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron carry the POW/MIA Flag from the 24-hour vigil run at Marek Park track to the POW/MIA recognition breakfast held at the Rocker NCO Club Sept. 19, 2014 on Kadena Air Base, Japan. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held annually on the third Thursday in September to honor and remember America’s former prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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US, NZ forces conduct air drops during Exercise Balance Net

An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron conducts an airdrop July 28, 2014 over a drop zone in New Zealand. The 353rd Special Operations Group trained side by side with their counterparts in the New Zealand Defense Force during Exercise Balance Net July 17-31. The exercise enhanced interoperability defense relations between the two countries. (New Zealand Defense Force Photo by Roderick MacKenzie)

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US, NZ forces conduct air drops during Exercise Balance Net

An MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron conducts an airdrop July 28, 2014 over a drop zone in New Zealand. The 353rd Special Operations Group trained side by side with their counterparts in the New Zealand Defense Force during Exercise Balance Net July 17-31. The exercise enhanced interoperability defense relations between the two countries. (New Zealand Defense Force Photo by Roderick MacKenzie)

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US, NZ forces conduct air drops during Exercise Balance Net

An aircrew from the 1st Special Operations Squadron conducts personnel drops from an MC-130H Combat Talon II July 30, 2014 over a drop zone in New Zealand. Exercise Balance Net was a 2-week exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the New Zealand Defense Force and the U.S. Air Force. (New Zealand Defense Force Photo by Roderick MacKenzie)

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