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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Wing observe an MC-130J Commando II during “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 6, 2022. As the only U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command unit in the Pacific, the 353rd SOW is the focal point for special operations aviation activity in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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1st SOS conducts Flight of the Flock

1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters conduct an airdrop during the “Flight of the Flock” off the coast of Okinawa, Japan Jan. 6, 2022. “Flight of the Flock” is a rare training opportunity to test the pilots and aircrew’s ability to conduct accurate airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephen Pulter)

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Connecting Kadena to the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Begeman, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight chief, stands in front of a squadron emblem at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2021. Begeman is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Global Studies from American Military University in addition to teaching international relations and National Defense Strategy courses at the McDaniel Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Connecting Kadena to the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Begeman, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight chief, stands outside of his squadron building at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2021. Begeman is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Global Studies from American Military University in addition to teaching international relations and National Defense Strategy courses at the McDaniel Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Connecting Kadena to the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Begeman, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight chief, explains key terminology corresponding to international relations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2021. International relations is the study of the interaction of nation-states and non-governmental organizations in fields such as politics, economics and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Connecting Kadena to the Indo-Pacific

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Begeman, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight chief, teaches an international relations course at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17, 2021. Begeman teaches the international relations course at the McDaniel Center to help Airmen understand how they fit into the strategic environment in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

This graphic is used to explain the ADAPT Champions program. (courtesy graphic)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

Airman 1st Class Dylan Workman Yarbro, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron logistics planner, holds out a “Know Your Limits” wallet card at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The back of the “Know Your Limits” wallet card contains a blood alcohol content chart for men and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

Senior Airman Stephanie Augst, 18th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment technician, gives an alcohol abuse briefing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. An ADAPT Champion is encouraged to speak at commander’s calls and host unit newcomers briefings to ensure they are a visible and familiar resource to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

Senior Airman Alexander Price, left, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron cyber systems operations technician, poses with a sword while wearing alcohol impairment goggles during an alcohol abuse awareness event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. Increasing unit’s understanding of responsible alcohol consumption is one of the main goals of the ADAPT Champions program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

Airman 1st Class Rebekah Roberts, right, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, wears vision impairment goggles while sword fighting Senior Airman Alexander Price, left, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron cyber systems operations technician, during an alcohol abuse awareness event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The vision impairment goggles simulate the effects of being under the influence of alcohol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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ADAPT Champions: Promoting healthy relationships with alcohol

Senior Airman Stephanie Augst, 18th Operational Readiness Medical Squadron Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment technician, explains what a standard drink size is to a Kadena Airman at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. All ADAPT Champions receive training by ADAPT subject-matter experts on basic alcohol education that promotes healthy relationships with alcohol. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)

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Gryphon Ox Search and Rescue

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron conducts tactical air-to-air refueling with an MC-130J Commando II from the 1 SOS during search and rescue training off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 19, 2020. Group training exercises between the flying, maintenance , and support units of the 353rd Special Operations Group ensure the multifunctional abilities of Pacific Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Joshua Thompson)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron conducts air support for U.S. Army Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Team, during Keen Sword 21 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, Nov. 4, 2020. Approximately 9,000 U.S. service members from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force will conduct training with their Japan Self-Defense Force counterparts from military installations throughout mainland Japan, Okinawa prefecture, and their surrounding territorial waters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

Members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) watch as their teammates are hoisted into a CV-22 Osprey, during a fast rope and hoist training as part of exercise Keen Sword 21, at the Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2020. Units from the 374th Airlift Wing and from the 353rd Special Operations Group accomplished a variety of missions alongside their Japan Self-Defense Force and joint partners across the Kanto Plains, allowing the enhancement of bilateral operations between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) descend from a CV-22 Osprey during a fast rope and hoist training as part of exercise Keen Sword 21, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2020. Units from the 374th Airlift Wing, and from the 353rd Special Operations Group accomplished a variety of missions alongside their JSDF and joint partners across the Kanto Plains, allowing the enhancement of bilateral operations between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

U.S. Military, Japan Self-Defense Force leadership and other service members discuss mission operations on a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron out of Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, during Keen Sword 21, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2020. Keen Sword is a training opportunity between JSDF and the U.S. military across a variety of scenarios, allowing the enhancement of interoperability of U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

A Japan Self-Defense Forces member, center left, and a 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airman, center right, push a containerized delivery system bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Keen Sword 21, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2020. Keen Sword is a training opportunity between JSDF and the U.S. military across a variety of scenarios, allowing the enhancement of interoperability of U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

Staff Sgt. Vincenzo Gallegos, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, retrieves a parachute line during a cargo drop during Keen Sword 21, at the Ojojihara Training Area, Japan, Oct. 30, 2020. KS21 is a joint, bilateral, biennial field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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U.S., Japan Sharpen Skills During Keen Sword 21

Japan Self-Defense Force containerized delivery system bundles wait to be loaded onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Keen Sword 21, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 30, 2020. KS21 is a training opportunity between JSDF and the U.S. military across a variety of scenarios, allowing the enhancement of interoperability of U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gabrielle Spalding)

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