A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, rescue swimmer with Air Rescue Squadron 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, prepares his headgear before departing from a JMSDF ShinMaywa US-2 during the JMSDF New Year flight at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, January 5, 2023. The JMSDF New Year’s flight is typically held at the beginning of January, and this year’s flight showcased the US-2’s capabilities, as well as Fleet Air Wing 31’s ability to swiftly and successfully conduct search and rescue missions. This is the first time in 9 years the event has been held at Iwakuni.

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Keywords: faw-31, jmsdf, media, rescue, search, year