U.S. and Japanese forces conducted Rescue Flag 25-1 Okinawa a joint training exercise led by the 353rd Special Operations Wing in Okinawa Japan, Jan. 22 - 30, 2025. This iteration of Rescue Flag included personnel and equipment from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy. (U.S. Marine Corps video by LCpl. Logan Mason)
The two year anniversary of the Thai-led, multi-national operation to rescue the Wild Boar youth football team from Tham Luang cave park was remembered recently. The rescue happened July 8-10 2018 and involved a highly organized and synchronized effort involving critical coordination with multiple governments, international companies and foreign non-government agencies.
