JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Dirig troubleshoots a Hawkeye III Lite satellite system Rapid Response Communications Kit at Misawa Air Base.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Koby Mitchell)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Dirig, 35th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications noncommissioned officer in charge, troubleshoots a Hawkeye III Lite satellite system Rapid Response Communications Kit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 24, 2025. The equipment supports agile communications as part of Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency planning during operational readiness checks.

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