Dec. 20, 2019 The 353rd SOG bids farewell to the Combat Talon II After 24 years of service in the Pacific region the last of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft returned to Hurlburt Field, Fla. Dec. 4, 2019.
Nov. 26, 2019 DAGRE ensures force protection during Gryphon Pacific 20-1 Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element 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. The purpose of Gryphon
Nov. 22, 2019 Anytime, Anywhere: Gryphon Pacific 20-1 challenges Special Operators The purpose of the Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to exercise the 353rd Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Airmen hailing from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and assigned to the 18th Wing and 353rd SOG,
Nov. 19, 2019 Team Kadena conducts Exercise Gryphon Pacific The purpose of the Gryphon Pacific 20-1 was to exercise the 353rd Special Operations Group’s ability to employ lethal, agile, resilient forces throughout the United States Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Airmen hailing from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and assigned to the 18th Wing and 353rd SOG,
Nov. 6, 2019 Followers to Friends: Japanese Twitter fans explore Kadena What do a breathalyzer, a recycling center, a go-cart, and an MC-130J Commando II have in common? They were all showcased to more than 35 visitors to Kadena Air Base during an observation tour which displayed the 18th Wing’s commitment to drunk driving prevention, stewardship of the environment,
Oct. 9, 2019 SOG Immersion Day The 353rd Special Operations Group held a SOG Immersion Day for our U.S. military partners on 9 October, 2019. SOG Immersion Day is an opportunity to build upon our relationships with the 18th Wing and other joint leaders in Okinawa.
Sept. 18, 2019 Welcome to the Jungle U.S. Army Green Berets from 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), invited Team Kadena Airmen to train with them at the U.S. Marine Corps Jungle Warfare Training Center (JWTC) at Camp Gonsalves, Okinawa, Japan.
Sept. 16, 2019 U.S. Air Force Outstanding NCO of the Year saves the life of a child on his way to receive the award Tech. Sgt. Kenneth O'Brien, special tactics section chief from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, was selected as one of the 2019 Outstanding Airmen of the Year and on his way to receive the award at the Air Force Association conference responded to an in-flight emergency.