18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paolo Santos, 18th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, inspects an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile during weapons load training April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Maintenance Group prepares each aircraft for flight to ensure safety and reliability in support of the training mission here at Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

Weapons load crew members from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit transport an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile to an MJ-1C lift truck while being inspected by loading standardization crews during weapons load training session April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Maintenance Group conducts weapons load training monthly designed to exercise teamwork skills, proficiency and core combat competency for real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

Weapons load crew members from the 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load weapons onto an F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft during training April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18th Maintenance Group, with its six squadrons, maintains combat-ready aircraft to support air operations directed by the Pacific Command Commander, through Pacific Air Forces and 5th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jelani McCray, 67th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, secures an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while being inspected by Senior Airman Sarah Owen, 18th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, during a weapons load training session April 13, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The 18 MXG provides training for more than 2,400 aircraft maintainers and munitions handlers. The group also provides maintenance support and facilities for all other forces assigned to or transiting Kadena. (U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa)

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18th MXG ensures mission readiness 24/7

Published April 14, 2016
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --

Airmen with the 18th Maintenance Group completed weapons load training April 13 at Kadena Air Base, ensuring mission readiness 24/7.