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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Callahan, a 1st Special Operations Squadron Flight Engineer, checks flight systems on a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft during a memorial flight for Stray 59 over Subic Bay, Philippines, Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zach Kelhi and Senior Airman Dan Stearns, 1st Special Operations Squadron Loadmasters, prepare to air-drop a wreath off a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft to memorialize Stray 59 over Subic Bay, Philippines, Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft sits on the flightline in preparation for the Stray 59 Memorial Ceremony Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft sits on the flightline in preparation for the Stray 59 Memorial Ceremony Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

U.S. Air Force Major Richard Gunn, 1st Special Operations Squadron pilot, flies a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft in support of the Stray 59 Memorial Ceremony over Subic Bay, Philippines, Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft flies in support of the Stray 59 Memorial Ceremony near Subic Bay, Philippines, Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Air Commandos honor fallen Comrades

U.S. Air Force Captain Lawrence Melnicoff, 1st Special Operations Squadron Pilot, flies a U.S. Air Force MC-130H Combat Talon II special operations aircraft in support of the Stray 59 Memorial Ceremony over Subic Bay, Philippines, Feb 26, 2013. Stray 59 was a 1st Special Operations Squadron 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/Airman 1st Class Tyler Prince)

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Cutting time with technology

Tech. Sgt. Don McKenzie and Staff Sgt. Robert Walker, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, wire analysis, set up the automatic wire test set, on the MC-130 Jan. 22, 2013. The wire anlaysis shop is AFSOC's test bed for the automatic wire test set. This program provides special operations maintainers the ability to pinpoint maintenance issues in siginificantly less time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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SOCKOR Command visits SOG

Army Brig. Gen. Eric Wendt, Special Operations Command Korea commander, leaves the 353rd Special Operations Group building during a visit here Feb. 6, 2013. This visit marks Wendt's first visit since taking command of SOCKOR in Oct 2012. Wendt came to Kadena to meet with the men and women of the 353rd SOG and learn more about the 353rd SOG mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Chief of Chaplains visit SOG

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Howard Stendahl, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, speaks with Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron during his visit here Jan. 24, 2013. Stendahl visited the 353rd Special Operations Group and met with leadership along with Airmen to learn more about the group's mission during his visit to Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Chief of Chaplains visit SOG

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Howard Stendahl, Air Force Chief of Chaplains thanks Senior Master Sgt. Tracie Welling, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, after completing his tour of the 353rd SOMXS facilities Jan. 24, 2013. Stendahl visited the 353rd Special Operations Group and met with leadership along with the Airmen to learn more about the group's mission during his visit to Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Chief of Chaplains visit SOG

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Howard Stendahl, Air Force Chief of Chaplains talks with Senior Airman Chad Vanrachack, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, during his tour of 353rd SOMXS facilities Jan. 24, 2013. Stendahl visited the 353rd Special Operations Group and met with leadership along with the Airmen to learn more about the group's mission during his visit to Kadena Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos named Kadena Intramural Soccer Champions

The 353rd Special Operations Group Soccer team claims the 2012 Kadena intramural soccer championship title after beating 18th Civil Engineering Squadron in the championship game with a score of 4-1 Dec. 21 here. (Courtesy Photo)

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Two-time Distinguished Flying Cross recipients retires

Master Sgt. Jeffery Barnes, a 353rd SOG loadmaster, addresses the crowd during his retirement ceremony here Dec. 21 on the ramp of an MC-130H Combat Talon II. Barnes is a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Col. Brad Sullivan, 353rd SOG commander presided over the ceremony while Chief Master Sgt. Gregg Jones, 353rd SOG, command chief narrated. Both Sullivan and Barnes flew together in combat on board the aircraft that was used to hold the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Two-time Distinguished Flying Cross recipients retires

Two Talon II loadmasters perform a flag folding ceremony during a retirement ceremony held here Dec. 21 for Master Sgt. Jeffery Barnes, a 353rd SOG loadmaster. Barnes is a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Col. Brad Sullivan, 353rd SOG commander presided over the ceremony while Chief Master Sgt. Gregg Jones, 353rd SOG, command chief narrated. The ceremony was held on the ramp of an MC-130H Combat Talon II. Both Sullivan and Barnes flew together in combat on board the aircraft that was used to hold the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Two-time Distinguished Flying Cross recipients retires

The 353rd Special Operations Group held a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Jeffery Barnes, a 353rd SOG loadmaster, on the ramp of an MC-130H Combat Talon II Dec. 21. Barnes is a two-time recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Col. Brad Sullivan, 353rd SOG commander presided over the ceremony while Chief Master Sgt. Gregg Jones, 353rd SOG, command chief narrated. Both Sullivan and Barnes flew together in combat on board the aircraft that was used to hold the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd Special Operations Group 2012 Wingman Day

Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group and family members enjoy a game of football during the 353rd SOG Wingman Day picnic. The Wingman Day picnic was just one of many events held by the 353rd SOG to take time away from the day-to-day mission and bring together the entire group to include family members. Earlier in the day, workcenters held small group discussions while the chaplain held a forum with family members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd Special Operations Group 2012 Wingman Day

Airman 1st Class Ariles Amokrane, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron, successfully attempts to break a team’s bearing during the 13 critical attributes challenge. The challenge included stations where each team had to complete a task associate with Air Force Special Operations Command’s 13 critical attributes of success. Each squadron was represented by two teams which included one person from each rank tier and a family member. The Wingman Day picnic was just one of many events held by the 353rd SOG to take time away from the day-to-day mission and bring together the entire group to include family members. Earlier in the day, workcenters also held small group discussions while the chaplain held a forum with family members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd Special Operations Group 2012 Wingman Day

A team from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron tests their physical strength along with their mental strength during the 13 critical attributes challenge held during the 353rd Special Operations Group Wingman Day picnic here Dec. 17. The challenge included stations where each team had to complete a task associate with Air Force Special Operations Command’s 13 critical attributes of success. Each squadron was represented by two teams which included one person from each rank tier and a family member. The 320th Special Tactics Squadron won the event. The Wingman Day picnic was just one of many events held by the 353rd SOG to take time away from the day-to-day mission and bring together the entire group to include family members. Earlier in the day, workcenters held small group discussions while the chaplain held a forum with family members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353 SOG Airman accepted into LEAP

Staff Sgt Jung Jun, 353rd Special Operations Group, was selected Nov. 8 for the Language Enabled Airman Program. LEAP is a program recently open to enlisted members used to identify and grown language capable Airmen.

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