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An 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief prepares a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019. The 18th AMXS maintains numerous F-15s, allowing the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons to play a vital role in combat operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific for America and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Crew chiefs assigned to the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a 67th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle for a mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2019. The 18th AMXS maintains numerous F-15s, allowing the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons to play a vital role in combat operations to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific for America and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks)
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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Bouvy, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load standardization crew member, gives the opening remarks of a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition was held between the 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units for quickest and most accurate loading of weapons on their respective aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit secure an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition evaluated safety, reliability and effectiveness while adhering to technical data and explosive safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit uses an MJ-1C lift truck to transport an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, secures an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition brings together weapons load crew members from 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Units of the 18th AMXS to compete against one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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Weapons load crews competed for their talent

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew team from the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit carry an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile to an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during a quarterly weapons load competition April 3, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition pitted two load crews against each other to evaluate who could prepare the aircraft for combat the fastest and with the fewest procedural errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, secure tools and equipment during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle undergoing an engine swap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Petmecky and Senior Airman Alexander Reyes, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs, push their tool cart off the flightline during a shift change Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Petmecky and Reyes performed maintenance on an F-15 Eagle, an operation that utilizes 24-hour manning to ensure constant mission readiness should the call of duty arise to defend Okinawa and other U.S. interests in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Douglas and Joseph ensure the gun system stays operational as part of a 30-day maintenance schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform maintenance on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cihak and his team ensure the gun remains operational by inspecting every component of the gun system every 30 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU maintainers keep F-15s flying

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Andre Douglas and Korey Joseph, both 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Glenn Cihak, 67th AMU weapons load team chief, perform an inspection on an F-15 Eagle M-61A1 cannon Oct. 21, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 67th AMU maintainers work around the clock to ensure Kadena’s F-15s remain mission ready to defend and support U.S. and coalition partners’ interests throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Maintainers assigned to the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit maneuver an F-15 Eagle out of an aircraft hangar Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen worked during the night to prepare aircraft for a possible typhoon that was postured to hit Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Staff Sgt. James Smith, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, checks computer data on an F-15 Eagle Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Smith led his load crew in an M-61A1 cannon swap project for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Airman Marquel Marshall and Airman 1st Class Darris Little, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-15 Eagle crew chiefs, service a liquid oxygen converter on the flightline Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marshal and Little work as swing shift maintainers, ensuring round-the-clock mission readiness of Kadena’s F-15s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Airman 1st Class Eric Cardona-Feliciano and Senior Airman Nicholas Crissie, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialists, service an F-15 Eagle on the flightline Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. As swing shift workers, the two ensure aircraft receive maintenance during the night and can be ready to launch the next day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Airman 1st Class Devon Crawford, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics specialist, services an F-15 Eagle on the flightline Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Crawford ensured avionics systems on the F-15 passed inspection prior to the next flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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67th AMU swing shift Airmen ensure F-15s remain ready for launch

Maintainers assigned to the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit tow F-15 Eagles into an aircraft hangar Aug. 24, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Swing shift maintainers service and repair all fighter aircraft every night in order to sustain Kadena’s constant mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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18th Wing conducts aircraft generation exercise

Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and pilots assigned to the 44th and 67th Fighter Squadrons conduct a mass aircraft generation exercise Aug. 22 and 23, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Maintainers loaded AIM-9 sidewinder missiles, AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, flares, and M-61A1 cannon rounds onto F-15 Eagles, before the aircraft taxied and were dispersed around the flight line. Kadena participates in a variety of routine training exercises throughout the year to maintain a consistent high standard of readiness and expertise. F-15s assigned to Kadena Air Base taxied on the flight line during a training exercise Aug. 23 while loaded with live ammunition. This training was not in response to or in anticipation of any regional concerns. While no planes took off from the flightline, this routine exercise helped ensure Kadena’s ability to provide air superiority in the defense of Japan and promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Peter Reft/Released)
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