• November Batcat Spotlight

    Name: Tech. Sgt. James KenneySquadron: 353rd SOMXSJob and duty title: Specialist Section Chief/ Comm/Nav Lead TechnicianHometown: Houston, Texas Time in Service: 16 yearsWhat is your favorite part about your job? Every day is something different. We do amazing things at the squadron, and everyone

  • SOG pilot, navigator recognized by ATA

    A pilot and navigator from the 353rd Special Operations Group were recognized by the Airlift Tanker Association during an award banquet held Oct. 29 in Orlando, Florida. Maj. Robert Bingham, an MC-130J Commando II evaluator pilot from the 17th Special Operations Squadron was awarded the General P.K.

  • SOSS weather Airmen: Forecasting mission success

    In the field of special operations, the climate is constantly affecting mission capabilities that are being conducted throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. In order to function in a diverse range of weather conditions, Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight

  • Spouses observe 353rd SOG mission

    The 353rd Special Operations Group held a Spouse’s Day event Oct. 8, as an opportunity to provide family members a better understanding of the day-to-day operations conducted within the group. More than 130 spouses were provided a mission capability briefing by the SOG command team, a tour of the

  • Commando II, Combat Talon II complete MCADS drop together

    Two aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop during an exercise Sept. 18, 2015 over the Pacific Ocean.An MC-130H Combat Talon II and an MC-130J Commando II completed the MCADS drop in a dissimilar formation. This was the first time an

  • 320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

    Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron conducted an amphibious training operation along the West Coast of Okinawa Sept. 22 - 24 to refresh qualifications and retain proficiency in various special tactics skill sets.The training entailed day and nighttime helo-casting in cohesion with HH-60G

  • Kadena observes POW/MIA Recognition Day

    Every year, on the third Friday in September, the nation takes time to reflect on those Americans who paid the ultimate price for their country during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day.This day is a somber celebration of those who have returned and a remembrance of those who

  • 353rd SOG holds Sports Day

    A team from the 353rd Special Operations Group Staff plays a team from the 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron in flag football on Sports Day August 28, 2016 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sports Day was held to give SOG personnel and their families an opportunity to get together and enjoy some

  • SOG Top 3 holds lunch and learn

    The 353rd Special Operations Group Top 3 held a lunch and learn August 13, 2015 at Kaden Air Base, Japan to help Airmen understand how promotion boards are held.“Everything I covered in the session can be found online,” said Senior Master Sgt. Terry Wright, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron.