353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight inspection of an MC-130J Commando II during Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. Inspections and maintenance are necessary after every flying mission to ensure the aircraft is ready to fly again at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron carries a hose to refuel an MC-130J Commando II during Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The 353rd SOAMXS, stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, serves a critical maintenance role in support of the MC-130J Commando II’s assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs post-flight procedures on an MC-130J Commando II during Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The Commando II aircraft are inspected and maintained after every flying mission to ensure they are in top shape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

U.S. MC-130J Commando II’s from the 1st Special Operations Squadron (1st SOS) are inspected after a flying mission in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The 1st SOS relies on the Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to ensure aircraft are ready to fly missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guides an MC-130J Commando II during take-off procedures in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The 353rd Special Operations Wing, stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, brings a wide range of capabilities utilizing the Commando II aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

A U.S. MC-130J Commando II from the 1st Special Operations Squadron takes to the sky in support of Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The Commando II offers diverse mission capabilities from transportation of cargo to air dropping of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports Freedom Shield 23

Published April 5, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron support MC-130J Commando II maintenance operations during Freedom Shield 23 at Daegu Air Base, Republic of Korea, Mar. 14, 2023. The 353rd SOAMXS, stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, serves a critical maintenance role in support of the MC-130J Commando II’s assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)