U.S. Air Force Col. Gerard Carisio, left, 18th Maintenance Group commander, and Maj. Spencer Sherman, incoming 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, hold the guidon during the 18th AMXS activation ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2026. Throughout the squadron's lineage it has earned 13 Air Force outstanding unit awards, two Republic of Vietnam Gallantry crosses, and numerous team and individual awards spanning from unit to Air Force level recognitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Karina Lopez)
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2026 01:49 |
| Photo ID: | 9699810 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-F-WJ150-1156 |
| Resolution: | 4808x3199 |
| Size: | 4.02 MB |
| Location: | KADENA AIR BASE, OKINAWA, JP |
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