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Pacific Air Commandos launch on 'Day of Jakal'
Jun 30, 2017 - The 17th Special Operations Squadron observed its annual ‘Day of the Jakal’ with a mass launch of five U.S. Air Force Special Operations MC-130J Commando IIs, June 22, 2017, at Kadena Air Base and Ie Shima Range, Okinawa, Japan. [Read more...]
17th SOS launches first MC-130J five-ship formation flight
Feb 23, 2016 - Instead of the usual howl of jet engines, Team Kadena heard the growl of 120 turboprop blades chopping the air as 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft dominated the airfield scene February 17, 2016. [Read more...]
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MC-130 variants drop MCADS simultaneously over Pacific Ocean
Oct 06, 2015 - Two aircraft from the 353rd Special Operations Group completed a Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System airdrop during an exercise Sept. 18 over the Pacific Ocean. [Read more...]
Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire
Apr 22, 2015 - The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire on April 15. [Read more...]
17th SOS begins upgrade to MC-130J
Dec 30, 2014 - Kadena's newest aircraft touched down December 21, 2014, after a flight across the Pacific to its new home with the 353rd Special Operations Group. [Read more...]
Kadena airmen pay tribute to MC-130P retirement
Oct 27, 2014 - From providing helicopter air-to-air refueling to conducting long-range support of special operations forces, the MC-130P Combat Shadow has provided a critical service to the U.S. military for nearly 50 years. [Read more...]
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