U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, left, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, and a service member with the 31st Rescue Squadron, watch 31st RQS pararescuemen land during a parachute drop training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19. 2024. 5th Air Force leaders observed the training by the 31st Rescue Squadron and 320th Special Tactics Squadron that occurred at Kadena while the conference was underway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan R. Sifuentes) ()
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Pararescuemen with the 31st Rescue Squadron jumped out of an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing over Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 19, 2024. Pararescuemen are trained, equipped and postured to conduct full spectrum personnel recovery operations in both peacetime and combat environments.
