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AFSOC command chief visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Caruso, U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, speaks to Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron following a physical training session with the squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2015. Caruso joined the squadron for a physical training session and ended the gathering with words about professionalism, resilience and pride. He also presented challenge coins to highlight the efforts of outstanding performers within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)

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AFSOC command chief visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cinthya Barber, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron analyst, receives a coin from Chief Master Sgt Matthew Caruso, Air Force Special Operations Command command chief, during his visit to Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2015. Caruso presented the coin to Barber in honor of her outstanding performance in her Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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AFSOC command chief visits Kadena

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt Matthew Caruso, Special Operations Command command chief, listens to Tech. Sgt. Christopher Williams, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron supply technician, to learn about the squadron's capabilities and mission on Kadena to Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2015. During his two-day visit to the base, Caruso visited multiple duty sections of through six squadrons to meet Airmen, raise morale and to explain the latest changes within AFSOC career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

A combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron clears the first C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to land on Wake Island July 20, 2015 after it was hit by a typhoon. The special tactics team was the first to arrive to the island by military freefall jump from an MC-130H Combat Talon II. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

A special tactics team from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron unloads equipment from an MC-130H Combat Talon II on Wake Island July 20, 2015. After conducting military freefall operations onto the unmarked drop zone, the operators were able to clear the runway and receive the first aircraft within 20 minutes. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

A special tactics team from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumps out of an MC-130H Combat Talon II to infil onto Wake Island July 20, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

A rescue jumpmaster from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron uses rescue jumpmaster procedures to allow a special tactics team to conduct military freefall onto an unknown and unmarked drop zone. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

A special tactics team from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumps out of an MC-130H Combat Talon II to infil onto Wake Island July 20, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

The view from an MC-130H Combat Talon II flying over Wake Island July 20, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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353rd SOG collaborates with 36th CRG to open Wake Island airfield

Aircrew from the 1st Special Operations Squadron and Special Tactics operators from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, conduct mission planning for the opening of Wake Island while enroute to Andersen Air Base, Guam, July 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Base, Guam, to open Wake Island air field after Typhoon Halola passed through the island. (Photo courtesy of Staff Sgt. Matthew Sharp)

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320th STS trains for personnel recovery

A special tactics combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron talks to his team during a personnel recovery mission during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. Credible, ready maritime forces help to preserve peace and prevent conflict. Talisman Sabre participants have the opportunity to further enhance their ability to respond to crises as part of a joint or combined effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS trains for personnel recovery

A special tactics combat controller and special tactics officer from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron get ready for a personnel recovery mission after performing a high altitude low opening jump during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. The personnel recovery team consisted of four combat controllers, one special operations weatherman and one special tactics officer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS trains for personnel recovery

A special tactics combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron waits for the rest of his team to arrive after performing a high altitude low opening jump during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. Credible, ready maritime forces help to preserve peace and prevent conflict. Talisman Sabre participants have the opportunity to further enhance their ability to respond to crises as part of a joint or combined effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS trains for personnel recovery

A special tactics special operation weatherman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron carries his para chute and gear after performing a HALO jump during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 10, 2015. Credible, ready maritime forces help to preserve peace and prevent conflict. Talisman Sabre participants have the opportunity to further enhance their ability to respond to crises as part of a joint or combined effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

A mortarman from the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne, sets up a mortar weapon after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre 2015 provide realistic, relevant training which is necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

A special tactics combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches as members of the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne jump from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre 2015 provide realistic, relevant training which is necessary to maintain regional security, peace, and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

A jumper from the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne packs his parachute after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre 2015 provide realistic, relevant training which is necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

More than 400 U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne jump from seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre offer a uniquely complex and challenging multinational environment for our forces to hone their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

A jumper from the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne floats down after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises such as Talisman Sabre offer a uniquely complex and challenging multinational environment for our forces to hone their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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320th STS helps bring in 485 infantrymen

More than 400 U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 25th Infantry Airborne jump from seven C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during exercise Talisman Sabre in Northern Territory, Australia, July 8, 2015. Exercises like Talisman Sabre provide effective and intense training to ensure our forces are capable, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stephen G. Eigel)

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