At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, parachute into the Pacific Ocean at dawn Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS Airmen train to operate in adverse conditions at sea or overland to accomplish their mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachute from a C-17 Globemaster III during a long-range training jump Nov. 22, 2016, into the Pacific Ocean. Teamwork and coordination is vital to the success and safe completion of special tactics objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron parachutes through the sky after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III over the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Special Tactics team Airmen are organized, trained and equipped to conduct special operations core tasks during high-risk combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron lands in the water after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are trained to operate in harsh environments and under adverse conditions to complete their objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron swims to a vessel after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS has combat controllers, pararescuemen and special operations weather teams who go anywhere and set up forward operating locations and impromptu runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes form the water after a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016, off the western coast of Okinawa, Japan. Once wet, the Airmen have 48-hours to dry and wash their parachutes to maintain serviceability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron maneuvers a Zodiak sea vessel through the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 22, 2016, off of the western of Okinawa, Japan. The 320th STS uses a variety of vehicles and methods of transportation to complete their training and mission objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron retrieve parachutes after an early morning long-distance jump into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen conducted long-range jump training from a C-17 Globemaster III after returning from a previous training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At the break of dawn

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron waits for a pick up after performing a long-range jump from a C-17 Globemaster III into the Pacific Ocean Nov. 22, 2016. The 320th STS Airmen are capable of establishing drop zones, air traffic control, combat medical care and evacuation, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Omari Bernard/Released)

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At The Break Of Dawn

Published Nov. 27, 2016
By Senior Airman Omari Bernard
353rd Special Operations Group

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

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At the break of dawn