18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jelani McCray, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while being inspected by Senior Airman Sarah Owen, 18th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, during a weapons load training session April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18 MXG provides training for more than 2,400 aircraft maintainers and munitions handlers. The group also provides maintenance support and facilities for all other forces assigned to or transiting Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)