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Pacific Air Commandos launch on 'Day of Jakal'
Jun 30, 2017
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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.
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353rd SOG & JASDF complete Exercise Teak Jet
Jun 26, 2017
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Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group, from Kadena Air Base, Japan built on relationships with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hamamatsu Air Rescue Squadron, based at Komaki Air Base and Komatsu Air Rescue Squadron, during Exercise Teak Jet, which took place June 9-21, 2017 at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
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Maintenance is key to keeping Yokota, Kadena aircraft flying
Mar 29, 2016
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The aircraft at Yokota and Kadena air bases in Japan rely on the 374th Maintenance Squadron’s phase docks to receive their maintenance and keep them going.
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17th SOS launches first MC-130J five-ship formation flight
Feb 23, 2016
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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.
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Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific retire
Apr 22, 2015
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The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire on April 15.
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MC-130Js visit Kunsan
Mar 17, 2015
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Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group visited Kunsan Air Base in support of Exercise Gryphon Knife March 3, 2015.
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353rd SOG conducts first heritage flight formation
Feb 02, 2015
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Crews from the 1st Special Operations Squadron and the 17th Special Operations Squadron came together to perform a formation flight that symbolizes the past, present and future of the 353rd Special Operations Group.
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17th SOS begins upgrade to MC-130J
Dec 30, 2014
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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.
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Kadena airmen pay tribute to MC-130P retirement
Oct 27, 2014
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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.
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17th SOS retires first Combat Shadow in Pacific
Jul 25, 2013
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A crew from the 17th Special Operations Squadron began the final flight of MC-130P Combat Shadow, tail #69-5825, July 18 from Kadena Air Base to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
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