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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, annotates his checklist during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. Weapons load competitions are conducted quarterly to keep Airmen sharp and recognize superior performers. Teams are evaluated for use of the checklist, safety and overall speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit attaches an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. During the competitions, each team must load an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder missile and an AIM-120 missile onto an F-15C Eagle with speed and precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Clark, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, reviews a LAU-128 missile launcher on a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. The competition graded 44th and 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit members on a variety of areas including safety, appearance, speed and accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG hosts the 2nd quarter weapons load competition

A U.S. Air Force weapons load crew from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit work together to lift an AIM-9L/M Sidewinder Missile onto a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during the second-quarter weapons load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2015. This competition tests the team's ability and teamwork to arm F-15s in a fast and safe manner. The 44th and 67th AMUs joined in this friendly competition to see who the fastest weapons load team in the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is and claim bragging rights for the quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)
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18th MXG program 'enhances' government dollar

Staff Sgt. Charles Graham, Air Force repair enhancement program technician, fixes a metal lathe at the Maintenance Group on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 15, 2012. The Air Force repair enhancement programs efforts helped save the Air Force $552,000 in 2011. (U.S. photo/Airman 1st Class Malia Jenkins)
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18th MXG secures Phoenix Award win

Airmen from The 18th Maintenance Group accept the Secretary of Defense’s Field-level Maintenance Award and Phoenix Award during the Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards ceremony in San Diego, California, December 19, 2023. The 18 MXG received both awards for their efforts during Fiscal Year 2022, and for being the “Best” maintenance unit in the DoD. (Courtesy photo)
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18th MXG secures Phoenix Award win

Airmen from The 18th Maintenance Group accept the Secretary of Defense’s Field-level Maintenance Award and Phoenix Award during the Secretary of Defense Maintenance Awards ceremony in San Diego, California, December 19, 2023. The 18 MXG received both awards for their efforts during Fiscal Year 2022, and for being the “Best” maintenance unit in the DoD. (Courtesy photo)
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18th MXG volunteer to RATE their health

An Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron wears gear for the Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure study while working at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2021. By participating in the RATE study, volunteers are able to detect illnesses such as COVID-19 up to 48 hours before the onset of symptoms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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18th MXG volunteer to RATE their health

An Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron wears gear for the Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure study while working at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2021. The 18th CMS is part of the 18th Maintenance Group who is one of the only OCONUS volunteers in the RATE study besides Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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18th MXG volunteer to RATE their health

An Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron wears gear for the Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure study while working at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2021. The RATE study acts as a check engine light for participants that can tell them when something with their health is amiss or when their body may be developing an infection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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18th MXG volunteer to RATE their health

An Airmen from the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron prepares to login to the Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure app at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2021. The RATE app is used to securely monitor the user’s health biometrics such as their sleep data and respiratory rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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18th MXG volunteer to RATE their health

A Garmin smartwatch and Oura sit on a table for display at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2021. The two devices are used in the Rapid Analysis of Threat Exposure study to track biometrics such as heart beat and body temperature and alert the user if there are any concerning changes to their health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Demond Mcghee)
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18th MXG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jeffrey King, 18th Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2013. The 18th MXG supports all wing taskings as directed by the Pacific Air Forces commander throughout PACAF and 5th Air Force. The group maintains combat capability for more than 75 assigned F-15s, KC-135s, E-3s and HH-60 aircraft.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith A. James/Released)
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18th OG banquet raises morale, encourages camaraderie

The 909th Air Refueling Squadron took home the Squadron of the Year award at the Warrior Banquet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2013. This banquet was held to honor the accomplishments of 18th Operations Group personnel in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis/Released)
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18th OG banquet raises morale, encourages camaraderie

Members of the 909th Air Refueling Squadron clap in support of award winners during the Warrior Banquet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2013. The 909th ARS took the Squadron of the Year award, placing first out of nine squadrons within the 18th Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis/Released)
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18th OG banquet raises morale, encourages camaraderie

The 18th Operations Group hosted a Warrior Banquet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2013. This banquet was held to honor the accomplishments of 18th Operations Group personnel in 2012. 18th OG personnel also participated in a spirit award contest, and enjoyed dinner with fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis/Released)
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18th OG banquet raises morale, encourages camaraderie

U.S. Air Force Col. Pete Milohnic, 18th Operations Group commander, gives opening remarks at the Warrior Banquet on Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2013. This banquet was held to honor the accomplishments of 18th OG personnel in 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis/Released)
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18th OG Commander

Col David “Ghost” Deptula is the Commander of the 18th Operations Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. He commands the largest combat operations group in the U.S. Air Force comprised of 900 people in nine squadrons.
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18th OG commander applauded by Okinawa Defense Bureau

U.S. Air Force Col. David Nahom, 18th Operations Group commander, receives a letter of appreciation from Ro Manabe, Director General Okinawa Defense Bureau, at the ODB headquarters, Japan, July 3, 2012. The colonel was recognized for his contributions and efforts to support the local community during his assignment at Kadena Air Base. Nahom passed the guidon to Col. Peter Milohnic, the new commander, July 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Junko Kinjo)
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18th OG gets new leader

U.S. Air Force Col. David Nahom, former commander of the 18th Operations Group, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2012. Nahom will be the Pacific Air Force's commander executive at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)
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