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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Col. Randy Schwinler, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Jeffrey Allen, left, 18th Munitions Squadron commander, cut a ribbon during the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors worked together to restore 14 munitions storage facilities, providing critical space for high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps munitions on lock

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Alex Rios, 18th Munitions Squadron materiel flight chief, speaks during the 18th MUNS restoration project ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025. The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and contractors worked together to restore 14 munitions storage facilities, providing critical space for high-value, high-priority assets necessary for continuing to deter adversaries and assure regional allies of the 18th Wing’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)
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18th MUNS keeps PACAF armed, ready

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody Lasagna, 18th Munitions Squadron crew member, grounds himself with an antistatic system on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2014. When working with active munitions, Airmen are required to periodically ground themselves to remove any buildup of static electricity that could potentially detonate the assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18th MUNS keeps PACAF armed, ready

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Miles Moreno and Troy Stephenson, 18th Munitions Squadron crew members, and Airman 1st Class Julian Vanegas, 18th MUNS crew chief, assemble a precision guided missile on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2014. PGMs are periodically taken apart when not in use to ensure the components are not damaged or expired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18th MUNS keeps PACAF armed, ready

Airmen assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron conventional munitions maintenance unit disassemble MJU-10 countermeasures on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 4, 2014. The assets need to be taken apart when not in use to ensure the components are not damaged or expired. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais/Released)
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18th MUNS operates more than munitions

Staff Sgt. David Logue, 18th Munitions Squadron equipment maintenance crew chief, secures one of Kadena Air Base's munitions trailers for later use July 26. The trailers are designed for everyday operations and to fulfill the base's overall mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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18th MUNS operates more than munitions

Staff Sgts. David Logue and Kenny Richanrdson, 18th Munitions Squadron equipment maintenance crew chiefs, work together to accurately align a loader while preparing a trailer for a payload at Kadena Air Base July 26. Trailers at Kadena are used for everyday operations, deployments and others are kept on reserve for other base’s possible shortage during deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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18th MUNS operates more than munitions

Staff Sgt. David Logue, 18th Munitions Squadron equipment maintenance crew chief, gives careful directions as a munitions trailer is prepared to be loaded July 26. Many of Kadena's munitions trailers are stored for use on deployments or when other bases in the region run short. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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18th MUNS operates more than munitions

Airman 1st Class Trevor Mortensen, 18th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief, secures a laser used for testing equipment to ensure proper working order July 26. Each of the munitions must be tested regularly for proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara A. Williamson)
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18th MUNS participate in Beverly High11-6

Senior Airman Ryan Morris, 18th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crewmember, verifies the correct cargo movement for transportation Aug.10 during Beverly High 11-6, a Local Operational Readiness Exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The LORE is an exercise that almost all Airmen at Kadena participate in to hone skills and keep them sharp in case of real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jarvie Z. Wallace)
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18th MUNS prepares for PACAF exercise

A U.S. Air Force Airman stabilizes a bomb for transport while preparing for a combat ammunition production exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2013. 18th MUNS personnel built air-to-ground bombs in preparation of CAPEX, which is a Pacific Air Forces-wide exercise that employs an operation plan for air-to-ground missions, since Kadena’s main mission is air to air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th MUNS prepares for PACAF exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Munitions Squadron Airmen guide a bomb for transport during preparation for a combat ammunition production exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2013. CAPEX is a Pacific Air Forces-wide exercise that involves various bases within PACAF and units from the United States to employ an operation plan for air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th MUNS prepares for PACAF exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Johnson, 18th Munitions Squadron inspection assistant NCO in charge, explains how to prepare a bomb for transport to Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Rogers, 18th MUNS conventional maintenance crew member, during preparation for a combat ammunition production exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2013. 18th MUNS personnel built air-to-ground bombs in preparation for CAPEX, which is a Pacific Air Forces-wide exercise that employs an operation plan for air-to-ground missions, since Kadena’s main mission is air to air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th MUNS prepares for PACAF exercise

Bombs are laid out in preparation for a combat ammunition production exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2013. CAPEX is a Pacific Air Forces-wide exercise that involves various bases within PACAF and units from the United States to employ an operation plan for air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

Senior Airman Tori Neuville, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, prepares to inspect a shipment of GBU-39 small diameter bombs before storage during an annual inventory restock at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2022. This multi-service operation included over 120 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and local Japanese contractors that took part in realigning the munitions stockpile within the Pacific theater by moving and organizing over 350,000 pounds of explosive munitions within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

Stockpile management technicians assigned to the 18th Munitions Squadron prepare a shipment of GBU-39 small diameter bombs for transport to their storage facility during an annual inventory restock at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2022. Every year, the 18th MUNS ships out and receives real world and simulation munitions during their annual inventory restock in order to replace munitions due for maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

Morikazu Ikehara, 18th Munitions Squadron forklift operator, lifts a palette of GBU-39 small diameter bombs for transport to a storage facility during an annual inventory restock at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2022. Every year, the 18th MUNS ships out and receives real world and simulation munitions during their annual inventory restock in order to replace munitions that are due for maintenance inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

Senior Airman Justin James, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, inspects a shipment of GBU-39 small diameter bombs during an annual inventory restock at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2022. This multi-service operation included over 120 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and local Japanese contractors that took part in realigning the munitions stockpile within the Pacific theater by moving and organizing over 350,000 pounds of explosive munitions within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

Senior Airman Patrick Curley, 18th Munitions Squadron stockpile management technician, prepares a container of munitions for shipment during an annual inventory restock at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 12, 2022. Outgoing real world and simulated munitions shipments are washed off in order to prevent invasive species from traveling on the container to other military installations worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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18th MUNS replenishes Kadena's arsenal

A cargo ship contracted by Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command receives a shipment of munitions during an annual inventory restock in Okinawa, Japan, July 12, 2022. This multi-service operation included over 120 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and local Japanese contractors that took part in realigning the munitions stockpile within the Pacific theater by moving and organizing over 350,000 pounds of explosive munitions within 48 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sebastian Romawac)
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