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Exercise Gryphon Jet

U.S. Special Operations Forces operators prepare to repel onto the flightline from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Exercise Gryphon Jet

U.S. Special Operations Forces members walk to board a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Exercise Gryphon Jet

A CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020, during Exercise Gryphon Jet. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Exercise Gryphon Jet

U.S. Special Operations Forces member repels onto the deck of a ship from a U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron during Exercise Gryphon Jet at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Gryphon Jet is an integrated training exercise focused on improving interoperability throughout the special operations community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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200615-F-EN010-0101

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron fills in information for a 9-line at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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200615-F-EN010-0126

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron fly over a target at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. The JTACs and the F-16 pilots teamed up to conduct close air support training to maintain their proficiency. Due to safety precautions taken in response to the coronavirus, many training opportunities have been postponed or cancelled. Fortunately, Misawa Air Base has Draughon Range to conduct some of the missed training and allowed the JTACs to come from Kadena Air Base to maintain their currency on fixed-wing CAS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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200615-F-EN010-0065

U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controllers assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron look out over the terrain during a close air support training event at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. Defined as air action by fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly ground forces, CAS requires coordination between ground forces and aircraft, which can be guided onto target by JTACs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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200615-F-EN010-0047

A U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller, left, fills in information for a 9-line while another JTAC, both assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, evaluates him at Draughon Range, near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2020. A 9-line is a standardized format in which a JTAC gives targeting information to aircraft pilots. Brandt and other JTACS from the 320th STS came to Draughon Range to maintain their currency as combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Timothy Moore)

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Kadena Implements new protection measures

The lobby inside the 18th Medical Group sits empty during the two-day tactical pause March 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the pause, base services have been significantly reduced allowing our members of the 18th Wing to maximize teleworking capabilities and other creative manning options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena implements new protection measures

Members and their families stand in lines at the commissary March 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Protective social distancing measures are in place across the base to ensure prevention of face-to-face contact as much as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena implements new protection measures

Yellow lines mark the ground at the post office on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 30, 2020. Post office employees made the lines in order to ensure social distancing measures as directed by 18th Wing leadership. These social distancing guidelines are just one example of base-wide practices to ensure safety for Team Kadena members going about their daily business. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena implements new protection measures

Chairs and tables are stacked up in response to the two-day tactical pause ensuring social distancing measures at the base exchange March 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The area was still open for business but for take-out only ensuring protection and safety measures are in place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena implements new protection measures

A base exchange worker stands behind a protective shield at the base exchange March 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Protective measures are in place across the base to ensure prevention of face-to-face contact as much as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Kadena implements new protection measures

A social distancing sign hangs outside the base exchange March 30, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the two-day tactical pause, base services have been significantly reduced allowing our members of the 18th Wing to maximize teleworking capabilities and other creative manning options to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airman from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provides security outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. The DAGRE operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Special operators are able to go anywhere and establish an airfield in order to bring in forces, refuel, rearm, and continue the mission wherever it’s needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

A Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airman from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provides security outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. The DAGRE operations are an essential part of the expeditionary basing concept. Two MC-130J Commando II aircraft with Global Access Special Tactics teams onboard rapidly established and controlled landing zones capable of facilitating additional forces at both Wake Island and Kwajalein Atoll in the same night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

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DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1

Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan, provide security both inside and outside an MC-130J Commando II during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019, on Wake Island, Wake Atoll. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. This was accomplished by conducting long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebeckah Medeiros)

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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353d Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Airmen hailing from 353rd SOG and 18th Wing conducted detailed planning and executed a complex mission with multiple tasks. The main focus of the exercise was to conduct long-range expeditionary basing operations within a high-threat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

Airmen assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during military freefall training at Kwajalein Atoll Nov. 16, 2019. The jump training was an essential part of Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1. The 353rd SOG Airmen conducted additional proficiency training to capitalize on the opportunity to hone military freefall jump capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators

An Airman assigned to the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, is worked on by a medical team member from the 353rd Special Operations Group, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care scenario during Exercise Gryphon Pacific 20-1, Nov. 15, 2019. The purpose of Gryphon Pacific was to exercise the 353rd SOG’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton) (This photo has been altered for operational security purposes by blurring out the member's face and identifying marks.)

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