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Two Pacific Air Commandos honored at ACA banquet

Tech. Sgt. Michael Wilson, an MC-130H Combat Talon II loadmaster from the 1st Special Operations Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, was one of two commandos from the 353rd Special Operations Group to receive the ACA’s Commander’s Leadership Award. The ACA’s Commander’s Leadership Award recognizes AFSOC's outstanding performers from any career field who have made the most significant contributions to mission accomplishment as determined by their respective commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)
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Two Pacific Air Commandos honored at ACA banquet

Capt. John Rulien, a special tactics officer from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, was one of two commandos from the 353rd Special Operations Group to receive the ACA’s Commander’s Leadership Award. The ACA’s Commander’s Leadership Award recognizes AFSOC's outstanding performers from any career field who have made the most significant contributions to mission accomplishment as determined by their respective commander. (Courtesy Photo)
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Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A 1st Special Operations Squadron loadmasters, fastens the parachute rigging of a speed boat to the loading ramp of a MC-130H Combat Talon II during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II and Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A KC-135 Stratotanker crew refuels an MC-130H Combat Talon II during an exercise Sept. 19, 2015, over the Pacific Ocean. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Commando II and Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J and MC-130H crew drop a watercraft and supplies during an exercise Sept. 19, 2015, over the Pacific Ocean. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Commando II and Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A team of MC-130 Combat Talon II loadmasters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron stand ready to receive a load carrier approaching the aircraft during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II and Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A loadmaster, guides the driver of a load carrier toward a MC-130H Combat Talon II during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

An MC-130H Combat Talon II loadmaster, observes as a load carrier approaches the aircraft during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A loadmaster, guides the driver of a load carrier toward a MC-130H Combat Talon II during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II and Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmaster, guides the driver of a load carrier toward an MC-130J Commando II during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130J was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130H that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II,Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmaster, guides the driver of a load carrier toward a MC-130J Commando II during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Riedel)
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Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J and MC-130H crew drop a watercraft and supplies during an exercise Sept. 19, 2015, over the Pacific Ocean. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

A KC-135 Stratotanker crew refuels an MC-130H Combat Talon II during an exercise Sept. 19, 2015, over the Pacific Ocean. The MC-130H was part of a dissimilar formation with an MC-130J that completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop. This was the first time an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS airdrop in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, ready their scuba diving gear during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Teamwork is vital to the successful and safe completion of special tactics objectives, especially in the face of adversities such as harsh weather conditions and terrain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

A U.S. Air Force combat control Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, prepares to submerge during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special tactics Airmen are trained to execute a variety of infiltration methods that enable them to be inserted into environments that may otherwise be unreachable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

A U.S. Air Force combat control Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, operates a combat rubber raiding craft during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. HH-60G Pave Hawks from the 33rd Rescue Squadron trained with a special tactics team to perform alternative insertion extractions in the ocean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

U.S. Air Force combat control Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, perform an open-circuit navigation dive during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special tactics team Airmen are organized, trained and equipped to conduct special operations core tasks during high-risk combat operations. (Courtesy photo)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, perform a helo-casting jump out of a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Team members are qualified in non-standard methods of infiltration to include, static line, military freefall, and closed and open circuit diving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron from Kadena Air Base submerge into the ocean during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special tactics Airmen train frequently to sharpen their skillsets in order to support airpower throughout the full spectrum of mission sets U.S. Special Operations Command undertakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

Members of the 320th Special Tactics Squadron from Kadena Air Base wait to be recovered by a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. The Airmen completed various training objectives as part of an amphibious operations exercise, to include alternative insertion extractions, over the horizon navigation on combat rubber raiding crafts and navigational dives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)
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