• Bringing specialized aviation to the ROK

    A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron evaluator pilot points out the window of a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II during joint and combined military free fall operations, March 25, 2017 over the Republic of Korea peninsula. Throughout Foal Eagle 2017, the 1st SOS and 17th SOS provided

  • Bridging gaps in communication

    A Republic of Korea 255th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer explains the radio capabilities available on a ROK Air Force C-130 to U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron during an communications exchange, March 29, 2017 at Daegu Air Base, ROK. Foal

  • Pacific commandos support Foal Eagle 2017

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group worked with joint and combined partners during the large-scale Foal Eagle 2017 (FE17) exercise, which took place March 23 through April 10, 2017 at various locations throughout the Republic of Korea (ROK).“The dedication to the longstanding partnership

  • 353rd SOMXS demonstrates capabilities with Thai partners

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron worked side-by-side with Royal Thai Air Force 601st Squadron Maintenance Team during the Teak Torch 2017 subject-matter expert exchange, March 2-17, 2017 at Don Mueang Air Base, Thailand.“Our maintainers have been doing amazing stuff with

  • Formation flight with Royal Thai Air Force

    A U.S. Air Force MC-130H Talon II assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron flies visual formation with a Royal Thai Air Force C-130 assigned to the 601st Squadron, March 14, 2017 at Don Mueang Air Base, Thailand. A few first-ever engagements occurred during Teak Torch 2017 to include 353rd

  • RTAF CCTs train during Teak Torch 2017

    U.S. Air Force loadmasters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron communicate prior to execution of a full mission profile conducted by Royal Thai Air Force 3rd Battalion Special Operations Regiment and U.S. Air Force 6th SOS, March 16, 2017 at Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand. Air commandos

  • Thai partnership strengthened through charity

    Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group hosted three community relation (COMREL) events with private, non-profit orphanages, March 11-12, 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.“This is one of the largest COMREL events the 353rd SOG has ever done,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Walter Booker, Teak

  • 353rd SOG & 601st SQDN exchange knowledge in the sky

    U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Gary Gessendorf, 1st Special Operations Squadron evaluator flight engineer, explains the critical role of the MC-130H Talon II in rapid multinational response to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in the Pacific during an observation flight with aircrew assigned

  • RTAF 601st SQND hosts sports day

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Walter Booker, Teak Torch 2017 first shirt, defends the goal during a soccer match with members of the Royal Thai Air Force 601st Squadron, March 8, 2017 at Don Mueang Air Base, Thailand. In addition to subject-matter expert exchanges on airborne operations,