KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Usher, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, takes a break after performing preflight inspections on an HH-60W Jolly Green II at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2024. The 33rd RQS conducts extensive training in various rescue scenarios to ensure they are ready to effectively respond to real-world contingencies.

Kadena Air Base

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