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250501-F-OO000-1033

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rebecca Petrera, center, 354th Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, evaluates Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, during a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Martin and his team won the competition against three other teams after having the least discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250501-F-OO000-1024

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, back left, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, and Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, back right, 336th FGS load crew member, affix tail fins to a munition on an F-15E Eagle during a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Edwards and Martin’s team won the competition against three other groups, finishing with the fewest discrepancies and proving their precision under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250501-F-OO000-1041

Members of the 18th Wing watch a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. The competitors are evaluated based on their speed, teamwork, and accuracy loading ammunition onto an airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250501-F-OO000-1090

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cierra-Nae Hanson, 336th FGS load crew chief, pose for a photo with an award after winning a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. The competitors were evaluated based on their speed, teamwork, and accuracy loading ammunition onto an airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250501-F-OO000-1072

Airmen assigned to the 336th Fighter Generation Squadron pose with 18th Maintenance Group leadership after winning a quarterly load competition on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. The competitors were evaluated based on their speed, teamwork, and accuracy loading ammunition onto an airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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250501-F-OO000-1002

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew member, affixes a tail fin to a munition during a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025. Martin and his team won the competition against three other groups, finishing with the fewest discrepancies and proving their precision under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Johnson)
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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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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron open the bottom hatch of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The E-3 Sentry provides necessary information for partner and Allied Forces to accomplish missions within the physically extensive and strategically complex Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit conduct routine maintenance on an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 Sentry squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit quality insurance inspector, kneels underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft hatch from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The E-3 provides necessary information for Allied and partner forces to accomplish missions within the physically extensive and strategically complex Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st AMU quality insurance inspector, during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. U.S. Air Force maintainers boarded a sky lift in order to conduct the maintenance on the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, secures himself to a skylift during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. Routine maintenace is designed to ensure Kadena’s aircraft have the ability to fulfill its operational mission, ensuring the stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron open the bottom hatch of an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, left, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, assists U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Fidalgo, 961st AMU quality insurance inspector, during routine maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. U.S. Airmen across the globe conduct routine training activities to hone technical skills and enhance the base’s operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Swadkins, right, 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit radar noncommissioned officer in charge, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Brown, 961st AMU hydraulic systems journeyman, secure themselves to a skylift before starting routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. Routine maintenace ensures Kadena’s aircraft are mission-ready, ensuring the continued stability and security of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Opening the Dome on the AWACS

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to the 961st Aircraft Maintenance Unit brief underneath an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft assigned to the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron during routine maintenace at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 961st AACS is a combat-ready E-3 squadron providing airborne command and control, long-range surveillance, detection and identification information for commanders in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Haunted Load

U.S. Airmen from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit pick up and transport an AIM-9 Sidewinder to a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle during a load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. The performance of each load crew is meticulously graded by an evaluator and points are deducted for technical, reliability and proficiency errors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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Haunted Load

Both teams from the 67th, left, and the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Units, right, flank U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Wood, 18th Wing command chief, as he gives his closing remarks at a load competition held at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2021. Members from both the 44th and 67th AMUs came out to support their unit's representatives during the load competition, along with other special guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro)
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