A 33rd Rescue Squadron special mission aviator observes an SMA as he helps guide the pilot to land on a Naval vessel over the Pacific Ocean, June 17, 2022. SMAs are responsible for the handling of cargo and personnel that may ride on the Pave Hawk, they also act as another pair of eyes for pilots, pointing out objects they may not be able to see.

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Keywords: 33rd, air, force, indo-pacom, pacaf, pavehawk, rescue, rqs