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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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18th OG gets new leader

U.S. Air Force, Col. Peter Milohnic, newly appointed commander of the 18th Operations Group, accepts the guidon during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 6, 2012. Milohnic comes from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Justin Veazie)

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18th OG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. David Mineau, 18th Operations Group commander, during a change of command ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2014. Mineau commands nearly 900 people in eight squadrons and approximately 80 F-15, KC-135, E-3 AWACS and HH-60 aircraft valued at more than $4 billion. The 18th Operations Group performs all 18th Wing flying, as well as aeromedical and combat rescue missions, in support of U.S. and allied interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa/Released)

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18th OG, maintainers return from deployment

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Caleb Ethridge, 31st Rescue Squadron superintendent, kisses his daughter, Daisy, during redeployment at the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2014. Twenty-seven service members assigned to the 18th Operations Group returned to home station after being deployed and were greeted by family, friends and coworkers upon arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)

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18th OG, maintainers return from deployment

A pararescueman from the 31st Rescue Squadron embraces his son at the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2014. The 31st RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready pararescue specialists. The pararescuemen are experts in medical care and small-unit tactics providing survivor contact, treatment and extraction during combat rescue operations in hostile or denied territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)

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18th OG, maintainers return from deployment

U.S. Air Force Maj. Charles Bris-bois, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, embraces his daughters, Miki and Carolina, during redeployment at the 733rd Air Mobility Squadron Passenger Terminal on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 10, 2014. Twenty-seven service members assigned to the 18th Operations Group returned to home station after being deployed and were greeted by family, friends and coworkers upon arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Staker)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jabreanna Fontenot, right, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Senior Airman Taylor Irizarry Del Toro, left, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems technician, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2022. In an effort to keep the 18th Wing and the local community safe, technicians at the Immunization Clinic provided both series and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to active-duty military members and local contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristen Warner, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron independent duty medical technician, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to Hajime Maeshiro, right, Rocker Enlisted Club employee, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2022. In an effort to keep the 18th Wing and the local community safe, technicians at the Immunization Clinic provided both series and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to active-duty military members and local contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kristen Warner, left, 909th Air Refueling Squadron independent duty medical technician, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a U.S. military spouse at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2022. With the Omicron variant, staying up-to-date with vaccinations and boosters is pivotal in order to ensure a fit and ready force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jabreanna Fontenot, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, holds a syringe containing a COVID-19 vaccine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2022. The 18th OMRS plays a vital role in Kadena’s mission by delivering world-class outpatient, inpatient and specialty care to over 16,400 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

Senior Airman Heather Tubbs, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jabreanna Fontenot, right, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technicians, help the next patient at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. In an effort to keep the 18th Wing and the local community safe, technicians at the Immunization Clinic provided both series and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to active-duty military members and local contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th OMRS boosts Kadena’s health, immunity

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jabreanna Fontenot, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, draws a vaccine into a syringe at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2022. The 18th OMRS plays a vital role in Kadena’s mission by delivering world-class outpatient, inpatient and specialty care to over 16,400 beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)

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18th Operations Group change of command

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard present the colors during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. The 18th OG manages the flight activities of Kadena, bringing U.S. airpower to the farthest reaches of the globe with operations that include search and rescue, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation, and airborne air control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, speaks during the 18th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Evans thanked the service members who have been at the forefront of defending liberty throughout the region, while also recognizing the magnitude of what was accomplished by the 18th OG over the last two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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18th Operations Group change of command

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18th Operations Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Col. David Deptula, incoming 18th Operations Group commander, acknowledges Col. Henry Schantz, right, outgoing 18th Operations Group commander, and Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, left, 18th Wing commander, during the 18th OG change of command ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. During the ceremony, command of the 18th OG was relinquished by Schantz and passed to Deptula, who will serve as the group commander for the next two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Catherine Daniel)

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