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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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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, inspects an F-15C Eagle during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Airmen attend an all-call hosted by Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the all-call, Brown recognized Airmen for their outstanding performance and took questions from the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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Light, lean and agile: COMPACAF visits Kadena Shoguns

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, greets Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Perry, 18th Wing protocol, at the 909th Air Refueling Wing during a tour at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2019. During the tour, Brown visited various base squadrons and agencies to learn about unit-specific issues, their operations, and answer questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Raughton)

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The 18th Wing conducts a change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The mission of the 18th Wing is to deliver unmatched combat airpower and a forward-staging base to provide sovereign options that promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Its current fleet of aircraft represents a broad spectrum of combat capability and is now commanded by Brig. Gen. Joel Carey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presents a medel for meritorious service to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, former 18th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the ceremony, command of the 18th Wing was relinquished by Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham and passed to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, former 18th Wing commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the ceremony, command of the 18th Wing was relinquished by Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham and passed to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, passes the 18th Wing guidon to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, incoming 18th Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Carey most recently served as the Commanding General, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC-Air) and Commander, 438th Air Expeditionary Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours, in the F-15C, A-29, F-111, EF-111, T-38C, C-208 and MC-12W aircraft, including over 500 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, speaks during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the ceremony, command of the 18th Wing was relinquished by Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham and passed to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, addresses the audience of the 18th Wing during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Carey’s assignments have included command of an operational fighter squadron, serving as vice commander of two combat wings and commanding a flying training wing. He has deployed in support of operations Deliberate Force, Provide Comfort, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and U.S. Air Forces Central Command’s Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel Carey, 18th Wing commander, salutes Airmen during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Carey now commands nearly 18,000 Americans and more than 4,000 Japanese employees and contractors who make up Team Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, salutes Shogun Airmen during the 18th Wing change of command ceremony July 8, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The change of command is a traditional military ceremony in which the departing commander relinquishes command to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case A. Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, climbs out of an F-15 Eagle after his fini-flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. The fini-flight ceremony included members from the 18th WG to celebrate his final flight at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Shogun One completes fini flight

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham, 18th Wing commander, climbs out of the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle after his final or fini flight as wing commander at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. For many aircrew, the fini flight is a way to recognize and honor fellow aviators as one who can now hang their hat with the many Airmen who have gone before them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, greets Team Kadena spouses during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. PACAF spouses and Team Kadena spouses talked about the challenges faced by military families on Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, shakes hands with Kristopher Kwiatek, Kadena High School principal, during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. The spouses group visited Kadena Middle School, Mental Health, and the Airman & Family Readiness Center and met with key spouses to discuss best practices and challenges of living overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Sierra Kwandham, 18th Medical Support Squadron board certified staff social worker, gives a briefing during the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. PACAF spouses visited Kadena Air Base to learn about the base's mission, operations and readiness programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, and Stephanie Johnson, spouse of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Johnson, PACAF command chief, listen to a briefing during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. PACAF spouses visited Kadena Air Base to learn about the base's mission, operations and readiness programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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Sharene Brown, spouse of U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, talks with teachers at Kadena Middle School during the PACAF commander's visit at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2018. The spouses group visited Kadena Middle School, Mental Health, and the Airman & Family Readiness Center and met with key spouses to discuss best practices and challenges of living overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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