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  • Kadena weapon loaders face off

    The 18th Wing recently hosted the Weapons Load Crew of the 3rd Quarter Competition. The competition consisted of three crews, including rotational forces, competing head-to-head to load the F-15C and an F-35A.

  • Kadena hosts 18th MXG weapons load competition

    Selected Airmen from multiple bases competed to load munitions onto their respective aircraft during the 18th MXG weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The competition showcased the capabilities of the 366th Fighter Generation Squadron, 355th FGS, 18th AMXS and the 391st FGS's weapons

  • Weapons load crews stay armed and ready

    The quarterly weapons load competition pits the 67th AMU, “Fighting Cocks” against the 44th AMU “Vampire Bats” in a friendly competition of skill. These events sharpen the skills of the Airmen competing, allowing Kadena to deliver unmatched combat airpower to promote peace and stability in the

  • AMUs compete for the Load Crew of the Year

    The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducts the annual weapons load competition at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 17, 2020. Weapons load crew competitions are held each quarter and annually in order to boost morale and highlight superior performers among the load crew teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by