33rd RGS Execute Rescue Training at America Fest 2025

March 25, 2025 Hannah Sanchez Pararescue (PJ), US Air Force, US Air Force Special Operations 0
An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron sits on the flightline before a Rescue Training during America Fest 2025, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron sits on the flightline before a Rescue Training during America Fest 2025, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Cortez, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron crew chief, inspects an HH-60W Jolly Green II before a Rescue Training at America Fest 2025 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief, checks his gear before a Rescue Training during America Fest 2025, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2025. During the training, Wolfgang repelled with pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron during a simulated rescue operation, showcasing the 31st Rescue Squadron and 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron’s rapid rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
An HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron flies over Kadena Air Base, Japan during America Fest 2025, March 22, 2025. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. This year, the event received 71,000 attendees, breaking the previous year’s record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)
America Fest 2025 attendees watch an HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron fly over Kadena Air Base, Japan during a Rescue Training, March 22, 2025. During the event, the 33rd RGS and pararescuemen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron simulated a rescue operation, showcasing both squadron’s rapid rescue capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gary Hilton)

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