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MC-130Js visit Kunsan

Two MC-130J Commando II’s prepare to leave Kunsan Air Base during Exercise Gryphon Knife March, 2, 2015. During Gryphon Knife, Airmen stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, came to the ROK to support the objectives and learn the mission of Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Divine Cox)

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LEAP participant helps 353rd SOG overcome language, culture barrier in Thailand

Second from left, Tech. Sgt. Edward Deadio, 31st Munitions Squadron, helps translate between the U.S. military and the Thai military during a jump briefing Feb. 16, 2015. Deadio, a native Thai speaker and participant in the Language Enabled Airman Program, was sent to Cobra Gold 15-1 to provide language support for the 353rd Special Operations Group. During the 2-week exercise, Deadio helped bridge the language and culture gap between U. S. and Thai military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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LEAP participant helps 353rd SOG overcome language, culture barrier in Thailand

Second from left, Tech. Sgt. Edward Deadio, 31st Munitions Squadron, helps translate between the U.S. military and the Thai military during a jump briefing Feb. 16, 2015. Deadio, a native Thai speaker and participant in the Language Enabled Airman Program, was sent to Cobra Gold 15-1 to provide language support for the 353rd Special Operations Group. During the 2-week exercise, Deadio helped bridge the language and culture gap between U. S. and Thai military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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1st SOS perform Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Staff Sgt. Brian McCann and Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Pippens, both loadmasters at the 1st Special Operations Squadron prepare to drop a wreath from an MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2015 in memory of those who died in the crash of Stray 59. The flight honors those who were lost 34 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign STRAY 59, crashed during an exercise killing eight crew members and 15 passengers. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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1st SOS perform Stray 59 memorial flight

From left, Tech. Sgts Christopher Lugo, Theodore Fioto and Master Sgt. Mark Bunnell, all from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron along with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Peters, 353rd Special Operations Group, pay respects to the crew and passengers of Stray 59 from a MC-130H Combat Talon II off the coast of the Philippines Feb. 26, 2015. The flight is conducted annual to honor those who were lost 34 years ago when a 1st SOS MC-130E, call sign STRAY 59, crashed during an exercise killing eight crew members and 15 passengers. (U. S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Ronald Osteen, a contractor from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron works with a member from the Royal Thai Air Force to set up soccer goals at a school in Nam Phong, Thailand, Feb. 17, 2015. During the visit, the group from 320th STS donated sports equipment and spent the morning playing soccer and visiting with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Lt. Col. Edmund Loughran, 320th Special Tactics Squadron commander, address the children from a school in Nam Phong, Thailand, during a visit Feb. 17, 2015. During the visit, the group from 320th STS donated sports equipment and spent the morning playing soccer and visiting with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron play a game of soccer with children from a school in Nam Phong, Thailand, Feb. 17, 2015. A group from the 320th STS donated sports equipment and spent the morning playing soccer and visiting with the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Second Lt. Melissa March, 17th Special Operations Squadron, provides ice cream toppings to a student from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Tech. Sgt. James Williams, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron, serves ice cream to children from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and students from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, play Sepak Takraw or kick volleyball, a sport native to southwest Asia, during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd SOG raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

A student from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, performs a traditional Thai dance during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

A group of Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and children from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, prepare to race during a visit to the school Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 and donated sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers along with renovation and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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Air Commandos visit with local schools in Thailand

Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy Johnson, 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, plays soccer with children from Baan Nong Pahi School in Udon Thani, Thailand, during a visit Feb. 18, 2015. Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group raised more than $1,000 to donate sports equipment, ice cream, water coolers and medical supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristine Dreyer)

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MC-130J replaces Combat Shadow

From left, an MC-130J Commando II and an MC-130P Combat Shadow both from the 17th Special Operations Squadron along with an MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron conduct a heritage formation of three MC-130 variants off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the arrival of the MC-130J Commando II, the retirement of the MC-130P Combat Shadow and the continuing mission of the MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman)

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MC-130J replaces Combat Shadow

The MC-130P Combat Shadow breaks away from the heritage formation of three MC-130 variants over Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015 symbolizing the retirement of the MC-130P and the continuing mission of the MC-130J Commando II and the MC-130H Combat Talon II. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the enduringl egacy of MC-130 operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman)

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MC-130J replaces Combat Shadow

The MC-130J Commando II leads the heritage formation of three MC-130 variants off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the arrival of the MC-130J Commando II, the retirement of the MC-130P Combat Shadow and the continuing mission of the MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman)

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MC-130J replaces Combat Shadow

From top, the MC-130P Combat Shadow and the MC-130J Commando II both from the 17th Special Operations Squadron along with an MC-130H Combat Talon II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron conduct a heritage formation of three MC-130 variants off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan 26, 2015. The 353rd Special Operations Group performed the unique formation to commemorate the arrival of the MC-130J Commando II, the retirement of the MC-130P Combat Shadow and the continuing mission of the MC-130H Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maeson Elleman)

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353rd SOG Civilian of the Year, Category I

353rd SOG Civilian of the Year, Category I Joyce Tayaban, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron

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353rd SOG First Sergeant of the Year

353rd SOG First Sergeant of the Year Master Sgt. Sandie Hedge, 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron

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